Patronal Festival with Installation of Non-Residentiary Canons
Schedule
Sat Dec 06 2025 at 04:00 pm to 05:15 pm
UTC+00:00Location
Newcastle Cathedral | Newcastle Upon Tyne, EN
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On St Nicholas Day, the choir of Durham Cathedral will join Newcastle Cathedral’s choir in a special celebration of our patron saint. Together, we will honour St Nicholas’ enduring legacy of kindness and generosity, reflecting on how these values can inspire the way we live and care for others today.Update – November 2025:
The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, is pleased to announce the appointment of new Non-Residentiary Canons at Newcastle Cathedral who will be installed at the Patronal Festival.
The Revd Dr Hannah Cleugh
The Revd Nigel Taylor
Mr Chris Elder
Mrs Jacqueline Atkinson
All are welcome to attend this service. The preacher will be Right Reverend Dr Pete Wilcox, Bishop of Sheffield since 2017, having previously been Dean of Liverpool and served in parishes in Teesside and Tyneside.
Please RSVP via TicketSource to help staff and clergy plan seating and refreshments for all who attend: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/newcastle-cathedral-registrations/patronal-festival-with-installation-of-non-residentiary-canons/2025-12-06/16:00/t-njkeoxz
Refreshments will be kindly provided by the Friends of St Nicholas, an independent membership group and registered charity dedicated to supporting, promoting and enhancing the Cathedral’s heritage.
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“The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see – I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people…’” Luke 2:10–11
This year, the Church of England invites us all to celebrate ‘The Joy of Christmas’.
We warmly welcome you to share the season with us at Newcastle Cathedral. View our full Advent & Christmas progamme: https://newcastlecathedral.org.uk/whats-on/category/advent-christmas-2025/
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Where is it happening?
Newcastle Cathedral, Newcastle Cathedral, 14 St Nicholas Church Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 1, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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