Fellowship and fun at Bolton Abbey for visitors from Bradford
First published on: 19th August 2025Close links between an inner-city church and Bolton Abbey, on the banks of the River Wharfe, prompted a special coach trip for families this summer.
News and Communications
New pilgrimage route to be launched in our diocese
First published on: 18th August 2025Exciting plans are in place for Yorkshire Churches Day on Saturday, September 13, which is a chance for people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests to explore the region’s places of worship and celebrate their rich architectural and cultural heritage.
Ground-breaking service sees 22 people confirmed at the Crypt
First published on: 5th August 2025AN amazing twenty-two people, including residents and staff, have been confirmed at St George’s Crypt, in the first such service since it opened 95 years ago.
Women across diocese respond to public consultation on next Bishop of Leeds
First published on: 30th July 2025Women from across the diocese gathered online on Monday, July 28, to take part in our public consultation about the next Bishop of Leeds.
Church bellringing extravaganza creates community fun weekend
First published on: 25th July 2025A bell-ringing extravaganza has taken place at one of our churches as part of Bradford City of Culture 2025.
Bishop Nick receives honorary doctorate from Huddersfield University
First published on: 23rd July 2025Huddersfield University has presented Bishop Nick with an honorary doctorate “in recognition of his outstanding achievements in knowledge generation, ordained and episcopal ministry”.
One of our Area Deans will be the next Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham
First published on: 21st July 2025Revd Canon David Gerrard, currently Area Dean of Wakefield and vicar of St Catherine’s Wakefield, will be the next Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham.
Sisters do it for themselves at one of our churches
First published on: 18th July 2025A full scale community production of the smash hit musical Sister Act has been a sell-out success at one of our churches.
Dean of St John’s Cathedral Hong Kong visits the diocese
First published on: 16th July 2025The Very Revd KK Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral in Hong Kong has enjoyed a wide-ranging visit to the Diocese of Leeds.
Churches advised to check heating systems this summer
First published on: 22nd July 2025Churches are being advised by our Church Buildings Team to check their boilers, which may not have been needed to run heating in these warm summer months.
