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Bishop designate, Rick, continues his tour of the Diocese ... with visits to Christ Church, New Seaham ,St Mary's Church Horden, St Cuthbert's Church, Darlington ,Holy Trinity Darlington , Shildon St. John’s CE Primary School , Locomotion and our Diocesan Offices, Cuthbert House.

The Venerable Rick Simpson was delighted to start today off with a visit to the Angel of the North with members from St Alban’s Windy Nook and Alive Church Gateshead before heading to Whitburn CofE Academy where he met with students who are part of the school’s chaplaincy team.

The Venerable Rick Simpson was delighted to start today off with a visit to the Angel of the North with members from St Alban’s Windy Nook and Alive Church Gateshead before heading to Whitburn CofE Academy where he met with students who are part of the school’s chaplaincy team.

“I pray you’ll walk with me in this journey as we call on God together to do His work among us and through us.” The Ven Rick Simpson explains why he feels honoured to have been appointed as the next Bishop of Durham. Follow along today on our socials as Rick tours the Diocese, seeing God at work in our communities.

We are delighted to announce that the Venerable Rick Simpson, currently Archdeacon of Auckland, is to become the next Bishop of Durham. The appointment has been approved by His Majesty the King and confirmed by Downing Street this morning. Read more 👉 bit.ly/4qOsRH4