Women across diocese respond to public consultation on next Bishop of Leeds
First published on: 30th July 2025Women from across the diocese gathered online on Monday, July 28, to take part in our public consultation about the next Bishop of Leeds.
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Church bellringing extravaganza creates community fun weekend
First published on: 25th July 2025A bell-ringing extravaganza has taken place at one of our churches as part of Bradford City of Culture 2025.
Bishop Nick receives honorary doctorate from Huddersfield University
First published on: 23rd July 2025Huddersfield University has presented Bishop Nick with an honorary doctorate “in recognition of his outstanding achievements in knowledge generation, ordained and episcopal ministry”.
One of our Area Deans will be the next Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham
First published on: 21st July 2025Revd Canon David Gerrard, currently Area Dean of Wakefield and vicar of St Catherine’s Wakefield, will be the next Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham.
Sisters do it for themselves at one of our churches
First published on: 18th July 2025A full scale community production of the smash hit musical Sister Act has been a sell-out success at one of our churches.
Dean of St John’s Cathedral Hong Kong visits the diocese
First published on: 16th July 2025The Very Revd KK Chan, Dean of St John’s Cathedral in Hong Kong has enjoyed a wide-ranging visit to the Diocese of Leeds.
Churches advised to check heating systems this summer
First published on: 22nd July 2025Churches are being advised by our Church Buildings Team to check their boilers, which may not have been needed to run heating in these warm summer months.
St Paul’s Alverthorpe celebrates 200 years of worship
First published on: 17th July 2025St Paul’s Alverthorpe has marked 200 years of worship with events and a celebration service.
Online meeting for women as part of Vacancy in See consultation
First published on: 14th July 2025Our Diocesan Women’s Ministry Advisors are inviting women across the diocese to an online meeting to discuss the next Bishop of Leeds, as part of our Vacancy in See public consultation.
Flowerpot figure of Bishop Anna welcomes everyone to famous Dales festival
First published on: 11th July 2025Talented folk in Settle have created a striking figurine of the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, the Bishop of Ripon, from flowerpots.
