Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust was established in 2020, following a directive from the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. We are a multi-academy Trust and currently have 31 schools — five secondary schools (four with sixth forms) and twenty-five primary schools, fourteen of which have nursery provision.
31
Schools
5
Secondary
4
Sixth Forms
26
Primary (15 with Nursery)
The Trust covers the eastern part of the North-East region, with schools in Durham, South Tyneside, and Sunderland.
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About Bishop James Chadwick
Bishop James Chadwick (1813–1882) was an Anglo-Irish Roman Catholic priest and the second Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle. He is famous for writing the lyrics to Angels We Have Heard on High. Chadwick is remembered as a man of great personal dignity and charm, and for his gentleness of manner.
- Born:
- 24 April 1813 — Drogheda, Ireland
- Died:
- 14 May 1882 — Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- Buried:
- Ushaw
Bishop Chadwick Prayer
Dear Lord, May we always follow the example of Bishop Chadwick. As we strive to follow his deep faith and love of education, may we do so with humility and love, following his gentleness and kindness. May he always be an inspiration to us all — students and staff. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
— Amen