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She was the youngest bishop in the Church of England. [21] In October 2022, it was announced that Hartley would take up the post of Bishop of Newcastle in early 2023, succeeding Christine Hardman, who retired in November 2021. [22] [23] On 28 November 2022, she was elected by the College of Canons of Newcastle Cathedral. [24]
The bishop's residence is Bishop's House, Gosforth — not far north of Newcastle city centre. [1] The office has existed since the founding of the diocese in 1882 under Queen Victoria by division of the diocese of Durham. Helen-Ann Hartley became diocesan Bishop of Newcastle on 3 February 2023, the confirmation of her election. [2]
Twenty-six bishops of the Church of England sit in the House of Lords: the Archbishops of Canterbury and of York, the Bishops of London, of Durham and of Winchester, and the next 21 most senior diocesan bishops (with the exception of the Bishop in Europe and the Bishop of Sodor and Man).
Bishop of Newcastle says safeguarding is ‘undermined by arrogance of a few’ ... the current Bishop of Lincoln who was told about details of John Smyth’s abuse when he was the Bishop of Ely ...
Until 2015, the 21 longest-serving among the remaining diocesan bishops were eligible to sit in the House of Lords as Lords Spiritual. Since women became eligible as bishops in 2015, female diocesan bishops take precedence over male ones whenever a new vacancy in the Lords arises, in accordance with the Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (originally in force until 17 May 2025, [11] [12] extended ...
The Bishop of Newcastle says she feels it is “impossible” for Mr Cottrell to remain Archbishop of York or for him to lead the Church of England. – December 17.
The Bishop of Newcastle led calls this week for Justin Welby to resign, describing his position as “untenable” and claimed that the church was in danger of “losing complete credibility ...
Church of England bishops of the Diocese of Newcastle, with its seat at Newcastle Cathedral. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.