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New glass doors and porch at St Mary's Wath

First published on: 13th January 2026

Church members at St Mary’s Wath in the Ripon area celebrated the New Year with the official opening of their new glass doorway and the completion of a major renovation project on the surrounding stonework.

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New resources to help churches mark Racial Justice Sunday on February 8

First published on: 13th January 2026

Racial Justice Sunday is on Sunday, February 8, and Churches Together in Britain and Ireland have created new resources to help churches mark the day, which has the theme of ‘Love Your Neighbour.’

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Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral to help churches become Pilgrim Places

First published on: 12th January 2026

Churches from across the diocese will be able to learn about how pilgrimages can help them engage with their communities and beyond at a Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral on Friday, January 30.

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Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt is new Interim Dean of Bradford

First published on: 9th January 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt has been appointed as Interim Dean of Bradford for a period of three years.

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Deaf Ministry Team help people enjoy Christmas

First published on: 6th January 2026

Users of British Sign Language were able to take part in Christmas services and events throughout December 2025 thanks to the Diocese of Leeds Deaf Ministry Team.

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Christ Church Upper Armley receive national Growing Faith Foundation grant

First published on: 18th December 2025

Christ Church Upper Armley in the Leeds area has received a national Growing Faith Foundation grant.

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Faith leaders in Bradford express solidarity following Sydney attack

First published on: 18th December 2025

Faith leaders from the Bradford area have expressed their solidarity, following the attack in Sydney.

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Bishops of the diocese stand in solidarity with Jewish communities

First published on: 15th December 2025

The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish communities in the diocese and beyond, following the attack in Sydney.

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Leeds area pupil elected Leeds Children's Mayor 2025

First published on: 9th December 2025

A pupil from one of our Leeds area schools has been chosen as the Leeds Children’s Mayor for 2025.

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New posters share Jesus' love for all this Christmas

First published on: 8th December 2025

The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this Christmas.

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