cathedrals | The Diocese of Leeds, Church of England

Eco Extravaganza brings the green into Bradford Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 29/10/2019 - 14:00

Bradford Cathedral hosted its first annual EcoExtravaganza on Saturday October 26 and saw over 200 people visit the cathedral to engage with stalls, talks and children’s activities, as well as...

German choir brings pleasing performances to churches across diocese

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 29/10/2019 - 09:30

Performances of choral pieces have been pleasing audiences in churches across the Diocese, as part of a German choir’s visit to the North. The Augustinian Church Choir, from Erfut in Germany, have...

Ripon Cathedral announce Renewed Project

Submitted by jack.bacon on Thu, 17/10/2019 - 10:28

Ripon Cathedral is a step closer to realising its vision for a 21st century cathedral with much needed facilities for visitors and tourists – as well as its renowned choir. The plans are part of the...

Wakefield Walk for Peace brings people of faith together

Submitted by jack.bacon on Thu, 17/10/2019 - 09:31

Some 80 people of different faiths have taken part in the Wakefield Faiths Forum’s inaugural Walk for Peace, which took place on Saturday October 12. The walk started at St Peter’s Church in Horbury...

Augustinian Choir sing out across the Diocese

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 16/10/2019 - 14:24

Choral music has been sounding out across the Diocese, as part of a German choir’s visit to the North. The Augustinian Church Choir, from Erfut in Germany, have been touring the area to mark 21 years...

Modern-day 'pilgrims' visit Ripon Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 27/09/2019 - 13:57

Worshippers from Huddersfield have made a modern-day pilgrimage to one of our historic cathedrals. Some 140 people made their way to Ripon Cathedral on Saturday, September 21 for a day blessed with...

Baronet and businesswoman amongst new canons at Ripon Cathedral

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 16/09/2019 - 11:21

Six new canons and four honorary canons of Ripon Cathedral have been installed at a joyful choral evensong. Dean John Dobson installed six new canons including Sir Andrew Lawson-Tancred of Alborough...

German choir marks 21 years of friendship with eight day tour of cathedrals, minsters and churches

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 13/09/2019 - 14:34

The Augustinian Church Choir, from Erfurt, are visiting the Diocese of Leeds next month for a week’s tour to mark 21 years of the partnership between the Diocese with the Erfurt Kirchenkreis. The...

Yorkshire Film Archive show off Bradford's Past

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 14:33

The Yorkshire Film Archive will present a fascinating portrait of a city’s history at Bradford Cathedral next month. “Bradford on Film” promises to really dig into the past, with footage selected...

Follow Me sessions return for sixth year

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 28/08/2019 - 15:00

Well-known BBC broadcaster and journalist, the Revd Richard Coles will kick off this year’s Follow Me 6 series of inspirational teaching sessions which are organised by the Bishop of Wakefield, the...