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Our vision of encouraging confident Christians, growing churches and transforming communities guides and supports our parishes, churches and three cathedrals.
We are here to help everyone share the Good News of Jesus Christ across our diverse region.

Latest News

Shipley churches and Wellsprings Together bring fun to community

21st April 2026

Shipley churches and Wellsprings Together have recently held a Fun Day bringing together people from across the community.

Diocese of Leeds supports Vocations Sunday on April 26

20th April 2026

Vocations Sunday is on Sunday, April 26, and the Diocese of Leeds is supporting the day with resources, an event and a new video.

Walkingham Hill Benefice reach new children and families with Messy Church

16th April 2026

Some of our Ripon area churches have been reaching out to children and families new to church with a new Messy Church offering, thanks in part to support from the Diocese of Leeds.

Diocesan Vocations Fayre to be at Wakefield Cathedral on Wednesday, April 22

16th April 2026

Wakefield Cathedral will host a diocesan Vocations Fayre on Wednesday, April 22, offering an open and welcoming space for anyone exploring a call to ministry within the Church of England.

Archbishop of York to share Lord's Prayer at Wakefield Cathedral

15th April 2026

The Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, will be sharing the significance of the Lord’s Prayer in our lives today at Wakefield Cathedral on Tuesday, April 28, as part of his Lord’s Prayer Tour.

Diocese of Leeds launches small fund to support churches with VAT on works

15th April 2026

The Diocese of Leeds has created a small fund to support churches impacted by the ending of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS), and applications are now open.

Featured Videos

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence is how we work together to create confident Christians, build growing churches and be part of transforming communities.

Barnabas offers every church resources and support at different levels and will help us to become more confident in our mission, leadership, future, and witness.

The programme draws on the wisdom of the parishes, recognises everyone has something to give, and is reflected in strong relationships across the diocese.

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