Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 2d

Everything you ever wanted to know about Gift Aid! Your parish could earn more from your kind donation at no extra cost to you. Find out how
ow.ly/5c6650X9nQe

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 3d

Today is Gift Aid Awareness Day - find out how your parish can receive even more from your kind donation with one simple form (and no additional cost to you!) ow.ly/e07y50X90P3

Gift Aid Awareness Day - Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle

ow.ly

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 9d

This week we welcomed the Papal Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía to our Diocese. ow.ly/rEqz50X65gf

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 9d

1 1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 9d

14th Oct 2025 - Setting the Scene: What’s all the fuss about parish councils?
With guest speaker Avril Baigent, Director of Pastoral Development, Diocese of Northampton. Join us for the first in a series of webinars to 'Reimagine our Pastoral Councils'
diocesehn.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

Re-imagining Pastoral Councils - Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle

Re-imagining Pastoral Councils. Please note: you only need to register once for the series, we will send the link out each time on the day of the event. Webinars are from 7-8pm UK time. 14th October 2...

diocesehn.org.uk

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 9d

Calling all Parish Councils! Join us for a series of webinars with leading experts and guest speakers designed to explore everything to do with pastoral councils from purpose to membership, to resolving conflict and letting the Spirit lead.
diocesehn.org.uk/whats-on/eve...

Re-imagining Pastoral Councils - Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle

Re-imagining Pastoral Councils. Please note: you only need to register once for the series, we will send the link out each time on the day of the event. Webinars are from 7-8pm UK time. 14th October 2...

diocesehn.org.uk

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 9d

A warm welcome to our new Headteachers and Heads of School. #EduDHN

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 9d

It was lovely to welcome our new primary RE subject leaders to our training day. They have been learning about the role which they have been called to undertake.
#EduDHN

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you to all who joined us at our Jubilee Day 2025 - a day filled with joyous music, inspirational speakers and a shared message of hope for our diocese.

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 16d

Next week we welcome the Papal Nuncio, His Excellency Archbishop Miguel Maury Buendía to our Diocese.
Archbishop Buendía is Pope Leo’s Ambassador to our country and so a sign of our communion with the Church of Rome. More here ow.ly/AuM550X2HTt
Photograph: Mazur/CBCEW

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 19d

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency is seeking the opinions of everyone in the church family across England & Wales to contribute to a nation wide survey into how the Church engages with survivors of abuse. The survey is open until 6th Oct 2025. ow.ly/JNwj50X0eve

Microsoft Forms

ow.ly

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · 20d

Bishops appoint Canon William Agley, a priest of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle to serve as General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. Read more ow.ly/gMiB50X0aAi

Bishops appoint new General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales - Catholic Bishops' Conference

When they met on Tuesday 16 September, the Bishops of England and Wales appointed Canon William Agley to serve as General Secretary of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales for a perio...

ow.ly

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 21

Fr Sean Hall's reflections for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time are available now. Read them here: diocesehn.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 17

Weekend resources for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time are now available. Visit diocesehn.org.uk/living-the-f... to view and access a range of resources created within the Diocese as well as signposts to externally produced resources. #DHNWeekendLiturgy

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 14

Fr Sean Hall's reflections for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time are available now. Read them here:
diocesehn.org.uk/wp-content/u...

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 10

Don't miss the opportunity to hear from passionate and inspiring guest speakers
Book your place bit.ly/DHNAlive25 #DHNAlive25

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 10

Weekend resources for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time are now available. Visit diocesehn.org.uk/living-the-f... to view and access a range of resources created within the Diocese as well as signposts to externally produced resources. #DHNWeekendLiturgy

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 8

Find out more and reserve your place!
diocesehn.org.uk/living-the-f...

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 7

'The Way' official launch day.
Reserve your place at diocesehncourses.org #EduDHN

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you to all who took up our invitation to write a prayer inspired by the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis. It has been a pleasure to visit our winners and present them with their prizes. Congratulations. Your prayers were truly inspirational. #EduDHN

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 3

Depts for Formation & Mission and Education are celebrating a Mass of Thanksgiving for the service and ministry of the vital volunteers across our Diocesan Family. Please join us - if you can’t attend in person, mass will also be livestreamed at www.youtube.com/@StMarysRCCa...

1

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 3

Weekend resources for the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time are now available. Visit diocesehn.org.uk/living-the-f... to view and access a range of resources created within the Diocese as well as signposts to externally produced resources. #DHNWeekendLiturgy

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jul 1

Today we are delighted to announce to our One Diocesan Family an event to inspire and empower. Find our more bit.ly/DHNAlive25 #DHNAlive25

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thank you to all at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Newton Aycliffe, for welcoming Michelle Ross, our RE Adviser, to their Jubilee pledge day celebrations, this afternoon.
The children tried ribbons as symbols of their dedication to the pledges they have made during the day.

Diocese of Hexham & Newcastle @diocesehn.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thank you to St John's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, for welcoming Michelle Ross to their Jubilee pledge day celebration. It was a beautiful, prayerful and reflective morning.