News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Churches honour selfless sacrifice during week of remembrance

First published on: 9th November 2022

Churches across our diocese remain at the centre of community life, as shown by their role in honouring selfless courage and sacrifice in the lead up to Remembrance Day.

'Gaia' installation launches at Holy Trinity Boar Lane

First published on: 8th November 2022

The stunning ‘Gaia’ earth installation was unveiled at Holy Trinity Boar Lane, Leeds on Monday evening by the Bishop of Kirkstall, the Rt Revd Arun Arora.

Craven churches share great green work with community

First published on: 7th November 2022

Skipton Library is hosting a display about the great work of the Towards Carbon Neutral Churches in Craven group this November.

Eco Church exhibition hosted at Ripon Cathedral

First published on: 28th October 2022

Ripon Cathedral are currently hosting an 'Eco Church' exhibition put together by the Eco Action Group based ...

New book for Advent and Christmas

First published on: 27th October 2022

Alison Askew, a retired priest living in Ripon, has written a short book for Advent and Christmas. It ...

Call to Prayer for COP27 Climate Talks

First published on: 26th October 2022

Christians across the diocese are being invited to join in a daily act of prayer for world leaders ...

Our bishops send message of greetings to mark Diwali

First published on: 24th October 2022

As Hindu people celebrate Diwali, their festival of light triumphing over darkness, our bishops have sent a ...

Bishop Arun licences his first priest for Leeds

First published on: 24th October 2022

After his first few weeks as the Bishop of Kirkstall, the Rt Revd Arun Arora has licenced ...

Bradford Cathedral hosts prayers for peace in Congo as part of Black History Month

First published on: 24th October 2022

Prayers for the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of Black History Month, have taken place at an ...

Bishop Helen-Ann announced as the new Bishop of Newcastle

First published on: 20th October 2022

Downing Street has announced the appointment of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, currently Bishop of Ripon, as ...