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New Canons for the diocese welcomed at Wakefield Cathedral

First published on: 17th November 2022

Bishop Nick was at Wakefield Cathedral last Sunday as four new members of the Diocese of Leeds College of Canons wre installed at an evensong.


Green conversations take place with Archbishop of York

First published on: 17th November 2022

Diocesan Environment Officers from across the Northern Province, including our own Jemima Parker, were the guests of the Archbishop of York at Bishopthorpe Palace recently. 


Interfaith Week 2022 celebrated throughout diocese

First published on: 16th November 2022

How we walk with our sisters and brothers of other faiths has been the topic of multiple events across the diocese this week, as part of Interfaith Week 2022.


Remembrance Sunday marked across diocese

First published on: 15th November 2022

People all across the diocese gathered this weekend to mark Remembrance Sunday 2022. 


Thoughts across the diocese on 30 years of women's ordinations

First published on: 14th November 2022

​​​​​​​Three members of our clergy with greatly different roles and responsibilities have shared their thoughts on the 30th anniversary of women’s ordination.


Junior Altar Server raises money by donating hair

First published on: 11th November 2022

A junior Altar Server at one of our Leeds churches has been raising money by donating some of her hair in a good cause.


Leeds performers open Blackburn conference with dramatic take on John's Gospel

First published on: 11th November 2022

A new dramatization of the Gospel of John, put together by people from our diocese, has opened the Diocesan Conference for the Diocese of Blackburn.


Angels prompt deep reflections at new art exhibition

First published on: 9th November 2022

Images of angels in a new art exhibition at St Peter’s Harrogate are prompting thought and reflection.


Churches honour selfless sacrifice during week of remembrance

First published on: 9th November 2022

Churches across our diocese remain at the centre of community life, as shown by their role in honouring selfless courage and sacrifice in the lead up to Remembrance Day.


'Gaia' installation launches at Holy Trinity Boar Lane

First published on: 8th November 2022

The stunning ‘Gaia’ earth installation was unveiled at Holy Trinity Boar Lane, Leeds on Monday evening by the Bishop of Kirkstall, the Rt Revd Arun Arora.

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