Holy Nativity Mixenden celebrate new altar frontal
First published on: 23rd March 2026Holy Nativity Mixenden have recently celebrated their new altar frontal at one of their monthly Rock Mass services, for which the new frontal was designed.
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Women's Community Iftar shows light overcomes fear
First published on: 19th March 2026At a recent Women’s Community Iftar hosted and led by Kaneez Khan MBE of Wellsprings Together, the message was clear: when women come together in faith, solidarity, and hope, light will always overcome fear.
Sustainable Church Flowers backed by General Synod and our diocese
First published on: 18th March 2026General Synod recently backed a motion encouraging churches and cathedrals to explore ways of arranging flowers that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible as part of the Sustainable Church Flowers movement.
Barnabas, Parish Share, safeguarding and more on busy Synod agenda
First published on: 17th March 2026Safeguarding, the importance of Parish Share, our Barnabas work and the rise of Christian nationalism were all on the agenda of the most recent Diocesan Synod.
Diocese of Leeds awarded major national funding for growth and transformation
First published on: 16th March 2026The Diocese of Leeds has been awarded over £11 million from the national church to significantly invest in children and young peoples’ work, developing more leaders in our churches and supporting the next wave of grafts and plants in the city of Leeds.
Bishop Nick Baines releases report into future of Europe
First published on: 13th March 2026During his last couple of years as the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines conducted an inquiry into the future of Europe.
Pilgrimage routes in the Fountains Benefice launch on Saturday, March 21
First published on: 11th March 2026Three modern pilgrimage routes linking village churches across rural parishes in North Yorkshire are to be officially launched in March.
PCCs encouraged by Diocesan Synod to reflect on supporting clergy wellbeing
First published on: 11th March 2026Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) from across the diocese have been asked by Diocesan Synod to reflect on the Church of England’s ‘Covenant for the Care and Wellbeing of Clergy’.
New Networking Coordinator appointed in Skipton as part of rural change project
First published on: 10th March 2026Skipton Deanery members recently welcomed the Revd Tom Lusty as their new Networking Coordinator as part of a pilot rural change project supported by the diocese.
Dean Philip Hobday installed as Dean of Wakefield
First published on: 9th March 2026Wakefield Cathedral welcomed guests from across the city, county and wider Diocese of Leeds on Saturday, March 7 for a joyful service marking the installation of the Very Revd Dr Philip Hobday as Dean of Wakefield.
