Over 50 people thanked and equipped at TEND event
First published on: 8th July 2025Over 50 people who work with children and young people gathered at Christ Church Skipton recently for the first TEND event of 2025.
News and Communications
New prayer resources to support Vacancy in See process
First published on: 7th July 2025The Diocese of Leeds has published our first set of prayer resources for supporting the Vacancy in See process.
Friends and family gather at a special farewell service for Dean Simon
First published on: 7th July 2025Dean of Wakefield Simon Cowling was joined by many well-wishers at his farewell service, held in what he called “a cathedral without frontiers”.
Churches become more accessible with new grants
First published on: 4th July 2025Three churches in our diocese have successfully secured grants to make their buildings more accessible, with more grants still available.
Public consultation about the next Bishop of Leeds launches
First published on: 3rd July 2025The Diocese of Leeds has launched its public consultation looking for the views of all people across our region about the next Bishop of Leeds.
People across diocese learn about new Parish Share Agreements
First published on: 2nd July 2025Some 530 people across the diocese have heard about plans for an improved approach to Parish Share at a series of online meetings.
First clergy home retrofitted to be fit for the future
First published on: 1st July 2025The first full retrofit of a clergy home to make it both greener and warmer in line with our commitment to Net Carbon Zero has been completed thanks to “fantastic” work by the diocesan Property Team.
New deacons ordained at Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 30th June 2025Thirteen new deacons were ordained at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday, June 28 at a joyful service of celebration.
Dean John reflects on 1,700 years of the Nicene Creed
First published on: 25th June 2025The Very Revd John Dobson, Dean of Ripon has written a personal reflection to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed.
Cornerstone helps churches think about generosity and grow giving
First published on: 24th June 2025Churches across the diocese have been able to take advantage of a new online learning platform to help them with their giving and generosity.
