New deacons ordained to begin ministry across diocese
First published on: 6th July 2026Ten new deacons were ordained at a joyous service at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, July 4, and began their ministry at churches across the diocese.
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Leeds school embrace their local church
First published on: 3rd July 2026Some 300 pupils from Rawdon St Peter’s Church of England Primary School in the Leeds area celebrated St Peter’s Day by hosting a massive school picnic before a ‘clipping the church’ ceremony, a tradition dating back to Anglo-Saxon times.
Diocesan Rural Ministry Forum helps churches engage with rural life
First published on: 1st July 2026The Diocese of Leeds' Rural Ministry Forum met at Ripon Cathedral for its biannual meeting recently, looking at how churches can engage with those in rural areas on a variety of topics.
Windrush Day 2026 marked in Huddersfield
First published on: 30th June 2026Windrush Day 2026 was marked in Huddersfield with the unveiling of a tapestry sharing the history of African Caribbean people.
Bridging divides across our diocese
First published on: 30th June 2026Anglicans from across our diocese have been looking at how local churches can best support their communities in bringing people together and working to build bridges where there is division.
RECOGNISE Week starts on Monday, July 6
First published on: 29th June 2026There’s just one week to go until the Church of England’s RECOGNISE Week, where churches across the country will be celebrating everyone involved in ministry with children, young people and families.
John Eager appointed as new COO at Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 26th June 2026Wakefield Cathedral is delighted to announce the appointment of John Eager as its new Chief Operating Officer, with John set to take up the role in September 2026.
Young people in Wakefield learn more about Jesus through Every Good Work
First published on: 25th June 2026Young people in the city of Wakefield are learning more about Jesus as part of a course run through Every Good Work.
Ripon Cathedral host drama about Anglican involvement in the slave trade
First published on: 24th June 2026A drama charting the involvement of the Anglican church in the transatlantic slave trade comes to Ripon Cathedral as part of this year’s Ripon Theatre Festival.
One week to apply for next round of Church Buildings Grants and Loans scheme
First published on: 23rd June 2026Churches have one week to apply for funds from the next round of our Church Buildings Grants and Loans scheme.
