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Joy as 23 new deacons are ordained at Wakefield Cathedral

First published on: 2nd July 2022

Twenty-three men and women have begun ministry as deacons in parish churches across the diocese following two packed ...


General Synod endorse plan for carbon net zero by 2030

First published on: 11th July 2022

The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed the national Environment Working Group’s plan to reach ...


General Synod condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine and calls for peace

First published on: 11th July 2022

Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine was condemned today by the General Synod in a debate where members ...


Bishop of Kirkstall to be consecrated at York Minster

First published on: 11th July 2022

The Revd Canon Arun Arora, Vicar of St Nicholas Church, Durham, will be consecrated at York Minster as ...


Team Leeds put up good show at General Synod in York

First published on: 12th July 2022

Representatives of the Diocese of Leeds have put up a good show at General Synod, which has just ...


BBC Radio 4 will broadcast live from Wakefield Cathedral next month

First published on: 14th July 2022

BBC Radio 4 will be broadcasting two of its flagship programmes live from Wakefield Cathedral on Friday, August 5. At 5...


Rt Revd Arun Arora consecrated as Bishop of Kirkstall

First published on: 15th July 2022

The Rt Revd Arun Arora has been consecrated as the new Bishop of Kirkstall. The service took place ...


Diocesan curates share their wisdom this autumn

First published on: 15th July 2022

Curates from across the Diocese of Leeds will be sharing their wisdom with us this autumn. The ‘Broader ...


Church gardens feed bodies and spirits across diocese

First published on: 19th July 2022

New gardening projects in churches in our diocese have been helping communities feed their bodies and their spirits. ...


Diocesan Intern class of '22 celebrate as year ends

First published on: 20th July 2022

Our Diocesan interns gathered to celebrate their achievements recently, as their year of service ends. 23 interns and their ...

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