The arrival of a new Pope is a joyful moment for Christians, says Bishop NIck
First published on: 9th May 2025The Rt Revd Nick Baines has described the election of the new Pope as a joyful occasion for all Christians.
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All invited to Songs of Praise at Bradford Cathedral later this month
First published on: 7th May 2025Tell out your soul at Bradford Cathedral, when BBC Songs of Praise come to film later this month.
New online taster for Personal Growth and Leadership programme
First published on: 8th May 2025The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to offer a new online taster session of a course which will help people to become confident Christians, as part of our Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence work.
National resources to help churches mark Vocations Sunday
First published on: 6th May 2025Vocations Sunday is on Sunday, May 11, and the diocese is warmly commending resources from the Church of England to help churches mark the day.
Celebrations to mark the successful renewal of St Oswald's tower
First published on: 29th April 2025The restored tower of St Oswald’s, Askrigg, complete with new rendering, was blessed by Bishop Anna at a special event to mark the successful end of an inspiring project.
Church grants scheme launched to kick start affordable housing plans
First published on: 29th April 2025Parishes hoping to build affordable homes for their communities on pockets of church land – or as part of schemes such as rebuilding parish halls – are being invited to apply for grants to pay for expert advice from a new £3.2 million fund.
Churches are positive about our online policy bank
First published on: 29th April 2025Churches from across the diocese have been using our online policy bank more and more for the past year, and now are sharing why they find it useful.
Churches to mark VE Day
First published on: 28th April 2025Churches across the diocese and beyond will participate in a series of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday, May 8.
St Luke's Holbeck supports parents of children with additional needs
First published on: 24th April 2025Parents of children with additional needs in the Leeds area have been getting together and helping one another as part of a support group being run by St Luke’s Holbeck.
Celebrations of new Archdeacon, Canon Pastor and Honorary Canon at Ripon
First published on: 23rd April 2025The Ven Dr James Theodosius, Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, was recently collated and installed at Ripon Cathedral alongside their new Canon Pastor, the Revd Canon Wendy Dalrymple, and a new Honorary Canon, the Revd Canon Sue McWhinney.
