Reminded recently of an important interfaith and inter-generational study visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 2012 in which I was privileged to participate
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Lead Chaplain, Durham University | Anglican priest | Interfaith practitioner | Honorary Canon | Franciscan Tertiary | He/him | Views my own
Reminded recently of an important interfaith and inter-generational study visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau in 2012 in which I was privileged to participate
25.07.2025 14:37 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Preparing for 2025/26 academic year, I was delighted to receive shiny new Spiritual Wellbeing leaflet with info about the chaplains & chaplaincy support, student faith societies, & facilities such as our chapels & Islamic Prayer Rooms, & Places of Worship in the region @durhamuniversity.bsky.social
23.07.2025 15:31 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Super high-level tour of the magnificent @durhamcathedral.bsky.social with those attending the @durhamdiocese.bsky.social clergy conference @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
19.07.2025 15:31 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Gavin was pleased to meet Aastha and Holly today on a high-level tour of @durhamcathedral.bsky.social. Theyβre working on one of St Cuthbertβs coffins as part of their MA in Museums & Artefact Studies at @durhamuniversity.bsky.social. What an amazing opportunity!
17.07.2025 15:26 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I always enjoy receiving my copy of Hippocampus from Trevelyan College. Itβs great to read about the fantastic work happening in our colleges @durham-university.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
15.07.2025 15:46 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0A deeply moving evening commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Bosnian Genocide with members of Newcastleβs Bosnian community. Grateful for courageous friends #Peace #Solidarity #Justice
10.07.2025 20:47 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Wonderful first day of graduations at Durham University, including our own Catholic Chaplain Fr Andrewβs PhD. Congratulations everyone! #DUCongregation @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
02.07.2025 13:58 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Bishop Kevin Dunne Memorial Lecture 2025 in Durham Cathedral. Wonderful to hear His Eminence Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP (pictured) speak on βHope in a Time of Darknessβ with a response from Prof. Anna Rowlands of the Centre for Catholic Studies
23.06.2025 20:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Enjoyable Franciscan Third Order Cluster Day in Carlisle Cathedral with thought-provoking input from Fr Robert Lawrence (pictured) on βHope in a Hot Climateβ. It was good to share in the Cathedralβs Midday Eucharist (also pictured) and wonderful to see old friends from Newcastle and Northumberland
21.06.2025 16:15 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Today, the chaplains had a lovely summer gathering in the Lead Chaplainβs garden. We discussed the collective noun for a group of chaplains (a care?) & agreed this chocolate bar (pictured) is named well for us! We forgot to take any photos π @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
18.06.2025 17:04 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I was honoured to attend a commemorative event yesterday at the Honorary Consulate of India in Newcastle. We lit candles as we remembered all affected by the AI 171 plane crash and shared heartfelt words of condolence π @shaidmahmood.bsky.social @durhamuniversity.bsky.social
17.06.2025 10:49 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Join us for the County Durham Faiths Network AGM on Mon. 30 June 6.30pm at Cuthbert House. The guest speaker will be Gemma Wilkinson, Learning Manager at the Auckland Project. Itβd be helpful to confirm attendance with Carol Spencer - carolspencer59@hotmail.com
16.06.2025 09:17 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Join us for the Durham Churches Together AGM this Thursday at 7.00pm in Waddington Street United Reformed Church. Iβm pleased to be the guest speaker. Iβve been invited to talk about βUniversity chaplaincy in a multifaith contextβ. All welcome @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
10.06.2025 10:31 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Proud Dad! My son Thomas was Confirmed this evening by Bishop John Pritchard
Picture: Mum, Dad, Thomas, Bishop John & Lucy (Godmother & Sponsor)
Robert (Buddhist Chaplain), Sarah (Student Support & Wellbeing Team) & I were pleased to meet new PhD students in DU Business Schoolβs impressive Waterside Building. Picture: Sarah, Robert & Gavin with colleagues from the Business School @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
06.06.2025 16:59 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Eid Mubarak to Muslim students, colleagues and friends celebrating Eid al-Adha! #eidmubarak @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
05.06.2025 20:40 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Chaplains at Durham Pride! Privilege to lead Thanksgiving Service in Chadβs Chapel today & celebrate gifts of love & personhood. Picture (l to r): Sam Hole (Castle Chaplain), Me, Emma Duff (LGBTQI+ Lead Chaplain, Newcastle Diocese) & Simon McMurtary (School Chaplain) @durhamuniversity.bsky.social
25.05.2025 11:34 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Join St Chadβs College and students & staff across the University for a #DurhamPride celebration service this Sunday at 10.30am in the Chapel #LoveisLove @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
23.05.2025 18:08 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Good morning, friends. I am conducting research into the pastoral care experiences of adults who have self-harmed.
If you know an organisation or individual who could help me to reach more people with a story to share, please pass on the details. Thank you!
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It was good to join the last Interfaith Friday Night Dinner of the academic year last week. The FND was organised by one of our two new Student Interfaith Leaders. It was a great evening with about 50 students attending @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
20.05.2025 08:17 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0DU staff and students: the chaplains are here to listen if you need someone to whom to talk @durhamuniversity.bsky.social
19.05.2025 09:40 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Join us this Friday (23 May) when our theme will be βMindfulness in busy and uncertain timesβ. All DU students welcome - no previous experience required. Please confirm attendance at chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk @durhamuniversity.bsky.social
19.05.2025 09:33 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 1 π 1Enjoyed visiting Newcastleβs Orthodox Synagogue & the magnificent new Central Mosque today with our new Student Interfaith Leaders. Iβm grateful to my friends Imam Abdul Basit (pictured) & Rabbi Aaron Lipsey (not pictured) for hosting us @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
14.05.2025 17:42 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0Happy Wesak! Greetings to students, colleagues & friends celebrating the birth of the Buddha #Wesak
Picture: a statue of the baby Buddha in the Oriental Museum. Buddhists bathe the baby Buddha on this day by pouring water over the statue
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The need to keep oneβs life in balance, especially as students begin the exam period
05.05.2025 16:22 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0I enjoyed preaching at the Hild Bede College Day Service in Durham Cathedral, and the sermon illustration seemed to go down well! @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social @durhamcathedral.bsky.social
05.05.2025 14:47 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0It was great to attend the launch yesterday in the Houses of Parliament of an important report on the future of Interfaith Week
You can read the report here: faithbeliefforum.org/report/repor...
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In sunny London today for an event in the House of Lords @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
01.05.2025 10:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Weekly Mindfulness sessions for DU students. Email chaplaincy@durham.ac.uk to confirm attendance @durhamuniversity.bsky.social @shaidmahmood.bsky.social
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