Bishop Paul | The Diocese of Leeds, Church of England

Cathedral installs thirteen new canons - a Ripon record

Submitted by john-carter on Sun, 11/10/2015 - 22:22

Less than two months after the first bishop was consecrated at Ripon Cathedral since 1293, a new record was set at the cathedral on October 11 when 13 canons were installed on the same day. It was...

Cooking bishop's visit to Leeds Market

Submitted by alison-bogle on Fri, 09/10/2015 - 08:05

Two days after he was welcomed to the city at a service in Leeds Minster, Bishop Paul Slater has paid a visit to Leeds Market to meet some of the traders. Bishop Paul is also a keen cook and...

Welcome for new Rector of Leeds Minster and Bishop of Richmond

Submitted by alison-bogle on Wed, 07/10/2015 - 08:49

The Revd Canon Sam Corley, formerly Precentor of Bradford Cathedral, has been licensed this week as Rector Designate of Leeds Minster. Clergy and lay people joined civic dignitaries (including the...

Leeds city centre offices to be new diocesan admin home

Submitted by john-carter on Tue, 29/09/2015 - 13:51

Leeds city centre offices to be the new administrative home of the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales The Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales is to move its administration to new offices in...

Unique Christian community given its own priest

Submitted by alison-bogle on Mon, 14/09/2015 - 09:42

A new Christian community in Leeds for addicts, ex-offenders and the homeless has now got its own mission priest. The Revd Jon Swales, who was commissioned by Bishop Paul Slater on Sunday, set up the...

Our bishops send New Year greeting to Jews in the region

Submitted by alison-bogle on Sun, 13/09/2015 - 09:05

At the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, our six bishops have sent a greeting to all Jews in the region. The message thanks them for “the positive contribution that so many Jewish people...

The refugee crisis – a message from our bishops

Submitted by alison-bogle on Fri, 04/09/2015 - 15:48

The recent images of refugees risking their lives in their desperate search for safety have been profoundly affecting and challenging for us all. Notwithstanding the political debates around...