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Bishop Toby writes of concern about Imam Qari Asim's removal from government advisor role

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 17/06/2022 - 13:46

The Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Bishop of Bradford, has written a letter to Michael Gove MP, the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, expressing his concern at the removal of Imam...

Eid Mubarak to our Muslim friends from the bishops of the diocese

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 29/04/2022 - 13:09

Our bishops have wished our Muslim friends 'Eid Mubarak' as Ramadan comes to an end this week. The bishops' warm words can be read below. "To Muslim friends, colleagues and communities on the...

Our Bishops send Vaisakhi greetings to our Sikh friends and neighbours

Submitted by jack.bacon on Thu, 14/04/2022 - 12:04

The Bishops of the Diocese of Leeds have wished our Sikh friends, colleagues and communities our best wishes on the occasion of Vaisakhi this year. Their message can be read below. "We send you our...

Diocese shares resources to help parishes respond to Ukraine crisis

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 29/03/2022 - 16:38

The Diocese of Leeds has shared resources to help our parishes respond to the crisis in Ukraine, hosting a well-attended webinar to support people all across our region. The webinar was hosted by the...

Solidarity shown with Ukraine at Vigil for Peace in Bradford

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 02/03/2022 - 22:27

Solidarity with our Ukrainian sisters and brothers was on full display at a recent Vigil for Peace in Ukraine held in Bradford. The Vigil, hosted by Bradford Cathedral, was attended by some 400...

Interfaith Mitzvah Day helps support victims of domestic abuse

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 22/11/2021 - 16:26

Members of faith communities in Bradford and Leeds worked in collaboration for this year’s Mitzvah Day, the annual Jewish community-led day of social action, which took place across the country on...

Working 'Together This Mitzvah Day' at end of Interfaith Week

Submitted by jack.bacon on Thu, 18/11/2021 - 12:01

Members of faith communities in Bradford and Leeds are working in collaboration for this year’s Mitzvah Day, the annual Jewish community-led day of social action, taking place across the country on...

CofE college students praised for perseverance, courage and hope

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 27/10/2021 - 15:09

Students from Immanuel College, Bradford, have been awarded prizes for perseverance, character and hope as part of the school’s annual Prize-Giving Ceremony, held at the city’s cathedral. Over 200...

New resource helps young people in Bradford Call for Change

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 27/10/2021 - 14:44

Young people in our churches in the Bradford area have a new resource to help them address the big issues and call for change, as we approach the COP26 summit. A desire to find ways of ensuring that...

Fountains Church Bradford launch after phase two building completed

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 01/10/2021 - 17:13

Fountains Church Bradford was pleased to host a launch event recently to celebrate the completion of phase two of their building project. The event marked the completion of work on the Hub, the...