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Ripon Cathedral Christmas Gift and Food Fair returns

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Wed, 10/11/2021 - 11:48

The popular annual Christmas Gift and Food Fair welcomes visitors to the spectacular Ripon Cathedral. This year the fair takes place for the first time over two days on Friday, November 26 and...

Hope and unity in the farming community highlighted during remembrance service at Ripon Cathedral

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Tue, 09/11/2021 - 08:55

Hope, unity and the need for people across agriculture to come together in support of one another as part of a community were highlighted during The Farming Community Network’s (FCN) Remembrance and...

Singing runs in the family for Cathedral Choir Brothers

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Fri, 05/11/2021 - 15:06

In September 2021, Wakefield Cathedral launched ‘Byrd Song’, a new choir group aimed at giving children aged six to eight a taste of choir-life. Seven-year old Oliver Powell was one of the first...

Virtual pilgrimages launch from our cathedrals

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 19/10/2021 - 16:01

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to launch our Virtual Youth Pilgrimages from our three Cathedrals. The online pilgrimages from Bradford, Ripon and Wakefield Cathedrals have been designed for primary...

Virtual Youth Pilgrimages from our cathedrals kick off next week

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 13/10/2021 - 11:03

Young people from across the diocese will be embarking on digital journeys with our cathedrals next week, as they prepare to run Virtual Youth Pilgrimages. Three themes will be explored in the...

Wow Factor at Wakefield Cathedral for diocesan Confirmation Service

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 28/09/2021 - 11:22

A joyful diocesan celebration took place at Wakefield Cathedral when Bishop Nick confirmed 27 candidates from across our region. “Wow! What a special service!’” was the reaction of one of the...

Art comes to Bradford Cathedral this autumn

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 27/08/2021 - 12:49

Sixteen months after the last Artspace exhibition, art is returning to Bradford Cathedral this autumn with Aire Valley Arts’ new exhibition, ‘Unfolding’. The pieces, created by the collective, will...

Cathedral leaders meet to share their thoughts on the future

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 12/08/2021 - 12:21

In a practical demonstration of the Diocesan aspiration of “Clergy and Lay Together”, representatives of our three cathedrals have met for a day devoted to shared strategy and vision. The Deans of...

Out-of-this-world installation comes to Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 04/08/2021 - 11:42

An out-of-this-world experience is heading to Wakefield Cathedral this summer, giving opportunities for people of all ages to learn more about the planet, have fun and think of the actions...

New virtual youth pilgrimages from our cathedrals

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 19/07/2021 - 11:54

Young people from across the diocese will be embarking on digital journeys with our cathedrals this autumn, as we prepare to run our Virtual Youth Pilgrimage. Three themes will be explored at virtual...