Archbishop of Canterbury statement on 7 October anniversary
First published on: 7th October 2026Three years on from the Hamas-led terror attacks of 7 October 2023, the Most Revd Sarah Mullally, Archbishop of Canterbury, has released a statement.
News and Communications
St Mary's Outlane welcome all to Flower Festival
First published on: 30th September 2026Beautiful flowers have been attracting local people and those from further afield to one of our Huddersfield area churches.
People share stories of calling and ministry
First published on: 29th September 2026A recent diocesan Vocations Team evening brought people together to hear four honest and inspiring accounts of calling, discernment, formation and ministry.
Upper Armley Growing Faith Hub brings together church, home and school
First published on: 25th September 2026A Growing Faith Learning Hub in the Leeds area of our diocese has been working to bring together church, home and school in developing faith in children, young people and families.
Pilgrim Places: Benefice of St Peter’s Gildersome and St Paul's Drighlington
First published on: 25th September 2026Twenty members of the United Benefice of St Peter’s Gildersome and St Paul's Drighlington recently have been on day pilgrimage to Whitby.
People thanked and equipped at diocesan TEND event in Huddersfield area
First published on: 23rd September 2026Volunteers and Children, Families and Youth workers gathered at St Andrew’s Purlwell in the Huddersfield area for one of our TEND events on Saturday, September 5, to be thanked for and equipped in their vital ministry.
Licensed Lay Ministers celebrated at service
First published on: 22nd September 2026Licensed Lay Ministers from across the diocese were recently celebrated at a service at Wakefield Cathedral.
Voting period for General Synod elections now open
First published on: 21st September 2026New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year, and the voting period is now open.
Diocese to mark Black History Month with service at Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 18th September 2026The Diocese of Leeds will be marking Black History Month this year with a service at Wakefield Cathedral.
St Luke's Swarcliffe celebrates first service in new parish
First published on: 16th September 2026Thanks to the launch of a new parish in East Leeds, thousands of people will be able to engage with the Church of England in their area.
