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“Approaching an Uncertain Future” – Bishop Nick speaks in Bradford on faithfulness in testing times

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 03/06/2019 - 15:36

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, the Bishop of Leeds, will speak on 9 June (Pentecost Sunday) on his new book ‘Freedom is Coming’, in which he considers how we can hold onto our sense of God’s faithfulness...

Abbie conquers Cathedral tower challenge for good causes

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 03/06/2019 - 14:34

Fearless curate Abbie Palmer has raised nearly £1,700 from her abseiling exploits at Ripon Cathedral and the money is still coming in. Revd Abbie, with the back-up support of Bishop Helen-Ann'...

A giant map, prayer weaving and candles in a crypt as the diocese marks Thy Kingdom Come

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 03/06/2019 - 11:25

A carpet-like map of the world, prayer weaving, and candles in the crypt were amongst the prayer stations at Ripon Cathedral when the diocese marked this year's Thy Kingdom Come event. The 11 day...

Big wrench for Canon Tony as he moves on from Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 29/05/2019 - 11:55

Warm tributes have been paid to Revd Canon Tony Macpherson, the Sub Dean and Canon Pastor at Wakefield Cathedral, who is leaving the diocese after 24 years in the city. Canon Tony will become Priest...

Bradford Cathedral’s Dean Jerry setting out on a pilgrimage of prayer

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Wed, 29/05/2019 - 10:29

The Very Revd Jerry Lepine, Dean of Bradford, will be marking this year’s ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ by visiting and praying at the three Cathedrals in the Diocese of Leeds as part of Bradford Cathedral’s...

Little known links between Queen Victoria and the first Bishop of Wakefield unveiled

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 23/05/2019 - 12:30

He was the Bishop commissioned to pen her Majesty a hymn for her Diamond Jubilee and she, the Queen who gave Wakefield its city status. Now, in the week that marks Queen Victoria’s 200th birthday and...

Curate Abbie to conquer the heights of Ripon Cathedral for good causes

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 24/04/2019 - 10:44

Curate Abbie Palmer will descend the dizzy heights of Ripon Cathedral's south west tower to raise cash for a new nave altar at her church. Revd Abbie, currently a curate at St Michael and All Angels...

Wakefield Cathedral moves to a positive Easter beat says Dean Simon

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 19/04/2019 - 06:12

A new synchronicity means Wakefield Cathedral and civic leaders are moving to a positive beat when it comes to the city's future, says its dean, the Very Revd Simon Cowling. In an Easter message to...

Wakefield to ponder on humanity with art and poetry at Easter

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 11/04/2019 - 15:06

What does it mean to be human? That is the question to be addressed by the Dean of Wakefield, the Very Revd Simon Cowling, in a series of special talks for Holy Week. Starting on Monday, the ltalkss...

Uplifting day of song with choral composer John Rutter at Bradford Cathedral

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 02/04/2019 - 09:52

Celebrated composer and conductor John Rutter CBE has led more than 300 singers through a sensational day of song at Bradford Cathedral. Its choir joined in with people from across the diocese to...