Momentous times at Durham Cathedral 

Following the historical event at Hawthorn, on Saturday the 29th of June 2019 Durham Cathedral saw Paul Paterson being ordained as a Priest by the Bishop, and his ministry inaugurated in a celebratory service. A packed and sunny day was enjoyed by family and friends followed by refreshments back in Hawthorn.

History made at Hawthorn 

Sunday 30th September 2018 saw history being made at St Michael & All Angels Church in Hawthorn Village when, in a packed parish church, Paul Paterson was ordained and licensed as Curate of Hawthorn and Murton.  The event was unique on two counts; it was the first time in the 156 year history of the church that a service of ordination had taken place and, furthermore, it was the first time that the Lord Bishop of Durham, Rt Rev'd Paul Butler, had conducted a service of ordination away from Durham Cathedral. A momentous day for the people of Hawthorn, and the start of joyous and challenging times ahead.