The Very Revd Chris Dalliston - The Dean of Newcastle

The Very Revd Chris Dalliston has been the Dean of Newcastle since July 2003. He is responsible for leading the life and work of the Cathedral, for ensuring that it is both maintained and developed, and that its mission within the diocese and to the wider community is understood and promoted. The Dean chairs the Chapter – the Cathedral’s governing body.

The Reverend Canon Sheila Bamber - Canon for Eduation

The Revd Canon Sheila Bamber is responsible for the Cathedral's work in education.  This includes the development of a new education centre, where Godly play and a focus on St Nicholas will underpin our focus on theology and spirituality of childhood.  She will also develop adult education programmes and work with all those responsible for visitor ministry.
 

The Venerable Geoff Miller - The Archdeacon of Northumberland

The Archdeacon of Northumberland has the responsibilities of a Residentiary Canon within the Cathedral. In the wider diocese he is responsible for the discipline of the clergy, the repair of buildings, the maintenance of records and the efficient operation of the diocesan administration.
 

Michael Stoddart - Organist and Director of Music

The Director of Music is responsible for administering and training the choir of men and boys who sing five choral services each week during school term times.

Michael also directs the Cathedral Consort, a SATB choir of young adults largely drawn from the Universities.
 

Mr David Stevens - Sub-Organist and Director of the Girls Choir

The Girls' Choir was formed in 2008 and David is responsible for training and developing this choir, which sings two choral services a week during term times.  David is also sub-organist and works closely with the Director of Music to develop all areas of the musical life of the Cathedral.
 

Elspeth Robertson - PA to the Dean and Cathedral Secretary

Ms Robertson is primarily the  Dean's PA and also provides secretarial services for the other clergy here at the Cathedral.  In addition to editing the Cathedral Newsletter and compiling all the service sheets.

Elspeth is also Secretary to a number of the Cathedral’s elected bodies, and helps to look after the Choristers on Choir Tours.

Julian Haynes - Cathedral Administrator

The Cathedral Administrator is in charge of the Cathedral Accounts, is the Cathedral’s Human Resources Manager, and has oversight of the Cathedral’s trading activities.

Julian also serves as Clerk to the Chapter, Cathedral Council and the other key bodies within the Cathedral.

Ian Clough - Finance Administrator

The Finance Administrator prepares the Cathedral’s accounts, runs the Cathedral payroll, is responsible for banking and book-keeping matters, and provides the financial management information required by the Chapter and the Cathedral Administrator for the running of the Cathedral.

Ian also liaises with HM Revenue & Customs and other statutory bodies regarding the Cathedral’s finances.

     
Gordon Scott    Alan Walton    Alan Eddington
Head                Third Verger    Assistant Verger
Verger

 Together the vestry team are responsible for setting up for all services and special events. They are butlers and housekeepers, and maintain the Cathedral and its ancillary buildings. Security, health & safety, cleaning and the ordering of ceremonial are part of the vestry team’s remit.of welcome, dealing with people with many and varying needs, not least looking after those who come into the cathedral in distress.
 

Lantern Cafe

The Cafe Manager Sheila Cavanagh and her assistant Margaret Freed  together with a team of voluntary helpers operate from 9.00 am to 4.00pm Monday-Friday making and serving a range of sandwiches, soup, home cooked meals and treats, available in the Cathedral Lantern Cafe in the Hall.