Interfaith Week marked across diocese
First published on: 19th November 2025Faith representatives from across the Diocese of Leeds marked Interfaith Week recently.
News and Communications
Bishop Anna hears from Archbishop Marinez of Brazil at Lambeth roundtable
First published on: 17th November 2025The Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon and Lead Bishop for the Environment in the Diocese of Leeds, recently met Archbishop Marinez of Brazil, also Bishop of Amazonia, at a round-table discussion with Christian Aid, A Rocha and others at Lambeth Palace.
Churches in our diocese removed from Heritage at Risk Register
First published on: 12th November 2025Four of our churches have been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register, thanks to the hard work and dedication of their church members.
St Margaret’s Preston under Scar celebrate restored bell cote
First published on: 12th November 2025The restored bell cote at St Margaret’s Preston under Scar was dedicated by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, at a recent Penhill Benefice service following a successful fund-raising effort both locally and nationally.
Churches given chance to apply for Common Ground Award
First published on: 11th November 2025Churches have until Friday, November 21 to apply for a government grant to help improve their facilities.
St Saviour's Richmond Hill help local families grieve
First published on: 10th November 2025St Saviour’s Richmond Hill have held their second All Souls’ Requiem memorial recently, helping local families find space to grieve.
Schools encouraged to Let's Go Zero
First published on: 6th November 2025Schools across the diocese are being encouraged to reduce their carbon footprints, with some 40% signed up to the Let’s Go Zero campaign.
Diocesan Black History Month service held
First published on: 4th November 2025Some 60 people attended a diocesan service to mark Black History Month on Saturday, November 1.
Dean Andy Bowerman to leave Bradford Cathedral in new year
First published on: 3rd November 2025The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, has announced that he shall be leaving Bradford Cathedral to take up a new role in the new year.
Bradford area shares its story this Advent
First published on: 23rd October 2025An ambitious project is underway to bring an invitational story of the Bradford area to the stage in six venues this Advent.
