Hexham and Newcastle (Diocese) [Catholic-Hierarchy]

Bishop(s)

• Stephen James Lawrence Wright, Bishop

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• Robert John Byrne, C.O., Bishop Emeritus
• Séamus Cunningham, Bishop Emeritus

General Information

• Type of Jurisdiction: Diocese
• Name Changed: 23 May 1861
• Metropolitan: Archdiocese of Liverpool
• Depends on: Dicastery for Bishops
• Rite: Latin (or Roman)
• Country: England
• Region: Great Britain
• Square Kilometers: 8,722 (3,368 Square Miles)
• Description: Counties of Durham, Northumberland, with Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Darlington, Gateshead, Hartlepool, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, and Stockton-on-Tees (N of River Tees).
• Official Web Site: https://diocesehn.org.uk/
• Mailing Address: St. Vincent’s Diocesan Offices, St. Cuthbert’s House, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 7PY, England, Great Britain
• Telephone: (0191)228-0003
• Fax: 274-0432