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 Revd Canon Peter Strange - The Canon Precentor

The Canon Precentor is responsible for the ordering of the liturgy. He works closely with the Master of the Music and has a particular relationship with the members of the choir and the servers.

Vacant - Canon for Education and Learning

The Reverend Canon Sheila Bamber will take up this post in April 2010. Her installation will be held on Palm Sunday 28th March 2010 at 6.00pm

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.

The Revd Canon Dave Elkington - Advisor for Local Evangelism

Canon Elkington also has the responsibilities of a Residentiary Canon within the Cathedral. In the wider diocese he has responsibility for advising parishes on evangelism as part of the parish strategy, and the various resources which are available to help them.

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.

Sub-Organist and Director of the Girls Choir

Mr David Stevens joins the Cathedral Team in January 

Elspeth Robertson - PA to the Dean and Cathedral Secretary

Ms Robertson works primarily for the Dean, and also provides secretarial services for the other clergy based here as well as the Cathedral Community.  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.

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.

Paul is also part of the Cathedral Refectory Team at lunchtimes.

Heather Gunn - Shop Manager

The Gift Shop Manager and her team of volunteers are responsible for running the Cathedral Shop, located in the Hall, which is open each weekday from 10.00am to 2.30 pm.

Irene Richardson - Refectory Manager

Irene, Lynn and Paul, together with a team of voluntary helpers operate from 10.00 am to 3.00 pm Monday-Friday making and serving a range of sandwiches, home cooked meals and treats, available in the Cathedral Refectory in the Hall.