Churches in our diocese removed from Heritage at Risk Register
First published on: 12th November 2025Four of our churches have been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register, thanks to the hard work and dedication of their church members.
News and Communications
St Margaret’s Preston under Scar celebrate restored bell cote
First published on: 12th November 2025The restored bell cote at St Margaret’s Preston under Scar was dedicated by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, at a recent Penhill Benefice service following a successful fund-raising effort both locally and nationally.
Churches given chance to apply for Common Ground Award
First published on: 11th November 2025Churches have until Friday, November 21 to apply for a government grant to help improve their facilities.
St Saviour's Richmond Hill help local families grieve
First published on: 10th November 2025St Saviour’s Richmond Hill have held their second All Souls’ Requiem memorial recently, helping local families find space to grieve.
Schools encouraged to Let's Go Zero
First published on: 6th November 2025Schools across the diocese are being encouraged to reduce their carbon footprints, with some 40% signed up to the Let’s Go Zero campaign.
Diocesan Black History Month service held
First published on: 4th November 2025Some 60 people attended a diocesan service to mark Black History Month on Saturday, November 1.
Dean Andy Bowerman to leave Bradford Cathedral in new year
First published on: 3rd November 2025The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, has announced that he shall be leaving Bradford Cathedral to take up a new role in the new year.
Bradford area shares its story this Advent
First published on: 23rd October 2025An ambitious project is underway to bring an invitational story of the Bradford area to the stage in six venues this Advent.
Parish Share processes for 2026 begin in our diocese
First published on: 23rd October 2025The Diocese of Leeds is beginning its Parish Share processes for 2026, with the launch of the Parish Share Agreements process and a suite of new resources to help parishes have good conversations about generosity.
Finances, wellbeing and Barnabas all at Diocesan Synod
First published on: 21st October 2025Diocesan finances, clergy wellbeing and our Barnabas work were all part of a busy agenda of the most recent meeting of Diocesan Synod.
