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St Mary's Dunsforth welcomes all with new accessible facilities

First published on: 13th May 2026

One of our Ripon area churches has put itself back at the heart of its community and is welcoming all in, thanks in part to support from the Diocese of Leeds.

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Diocese of Leeds developing lay leaders from underrepresented communities

First published on: 13th May 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is increasing its work to develop lay leaders from our most diverse contexts and in our most underrepresented areas, made possible by new funding awarded from the national church Diocesan Investment Programme.

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St Lucius' Farnley Tyas swap unwanted items for flock of sheep

First published on: 12th May 2026

St Lucius’ Farnley Tyas have recently hosted a highly successful ‘Crafty Swop Shop’ to support their twinned parish of Rorya in Tanzania.

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Prayer pilgrimage around Keighley by local priest

First published on: 12th May 2026

One of our Bradford priests has been on a prayer pilgrimage around his town aiming to pray for every street in the area.

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Wakefield Cathedral open café to support older community

First published on: 11th May 2026

Wakefield Cathedral has opened a not-for-profit café operated by Age UK Wakefield, aimed at providing support for older people in their community.

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Churches across diocese share green learning as Demonstrator Churches

First published on: 6th May 2026

Holy Trinity Skipton and Christ Church New Mill have recently completed works on their churches to become greener and more efficient, and are looking to share what they’ve learned as part of a national Demonstrator Church project.

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UK Minority Ethnic and Global Majority Heritage vocations event to be held

First published on: 6th May 2026

St Peter’s Huddersfield will host a UK Minority Ethnic and Global Majority Heritage vocations event with our Diocesan Vocations Team looking to place welcome, listening and understanding at the heart of discernment.

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Diocese gives more support to Children, Young People and Families ministry

First published on: 6th May 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is expanding its support for Children, Young People and Families ministry thanks to recent funding awarded by the national church.

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Christ Church Upper Armley CE Primary School gets glowing SIAMS result

First published on: 5th May 2026

One of our Leeds area schools has been described as ‘an oasis of calm, care and love within the community which it diligently serves’ in its recent SIAMS inspection.

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Prayer vigils to be held as next Bishop of Leeds chosen

First published on: 5th May 2026

The Crown Nomination Commission for the Diocese of Leeds will be meeting on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday May 14, and our cathedrals will be holding prayer vigils to pray for these important discussions selecting the next Bishop of Leeds.

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