Cathedrals · North East England
Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
In or near Newcastle upon Tyne.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle in England North East, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, postcode NE1 1SG, and is accessible via Central Station, which is 0.2 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle is a place of interest in England North East, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Summary from the official site
The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle serves the Catholic community in the North East of England, providing resources for faith development, liturgy, and community engagement. Visitors can explore various parishes, participate in events, and access support for spiritual growth.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle (Latin: Dioecesis Hagulstadensis et Novocastrensis) is a Latin Catholic diocese of the Catholic Church, centred on St Mary's Cathedral, in the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, in England. The diocese is one of the six suffragan sees in the ecclesiastical province of Liverpool and covers the historic boundaries of County Durham and Northumberland.
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Background
History
The Diocese of Hexham was revived in 1850 by decree of Pope Pius IX, restoring the Catholic hierarchy to England and Wales. Although the ancient See of Hexham was founded in 678 it had later lapsed. Together with the See of Lindisfarne, founded by Saint Aidan, Hexham formed the main part of the Northumbrian kingdom's ecclesiastical structure. Among the early bishops elected to the see in 684 was Saint Cuthbert, the present-day patron of the modern diocese and, later, Acca of Hexham. The modern diocese was expanded to include the title of Newcastle in 1861. Originally under the metropolitan See of Westminster, the diocese became part of the new province of Liverpool (often referred to as the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9690, -1.6190
- District
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Parish
- Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area
- Postcode
- NE1 1SG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
- Established
- 1850
- Nearest railway station
- Central Station — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.rcdhn.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2117841 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle?
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE1 1SG), in the parish of Newcastle upon Tyne, unparished area.
- What is Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle?
- Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle in England North East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE1 1SG.
- When was Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle built?
- Built or established in 1850.
- Is Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle free to visit?
- Yes, Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Roman Catholic Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle?
- The nearest railway station is Central Station, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE1 1SG.