News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples published by C of E Bishop

First published on: 20th January 2023

Prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership are published today.

Diocesan Interns start 2023 training looking at racial justice

First published on: 18th January 2023

Our cohort of Leeds Diocesan Interns have started 2023 with much food for thought as they came together again for weekly Monday training which is designed to equip them for life, work and leadership.

DAC builds capacity with three new members

First published on: 18th January 2023

Our Diocesan Advisory Committee is expanding its ability to support parishes with their buildings, with the recent addition of three new members and seven new specialist advisors.

Hong Kong arrivals welcomed and baptised by Leeds Church

First published on: 18th January 2023

New arrivals from Hong Kong continue to be supported and welcomed by St Barnabas’ Church in Alwoodley.

Diocese says farewell to Bishop Helen-Ann as she heads for Newcastle

First published on: 17th January 2023

The Diocese bade a fond farewell to the Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley at a special evensong service at Ripon Cathedral.

Bishop Nick visits Leeds school

First published on: 12th January 2023

Bishop Nick has been seeing what goes on in our schools, with a recent visit to Whinmoor St Paul’s in Leeds.

Our Director of Lay Ministry to be an Archdeacon in the Church in Wales

First published on: 9th January 2023

Our Director of Lay Ministry, Revd Canon Dr Hayley Matthews will be the new Archdeacon of Wrexham, the Bishop of St Asaph announced today.

Rowan Williams is first speaker at our Follow Me 2023 events

First published on: 6th January 2023

Former Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt Revd Rowan Williams will begin Follow Me 2023, a series of inspiring talks and events organised by the Rt Revd Tony Robinson, Bishop of Wakefield.

New Year’s Message urges us to look to God as the Good Shepherd

First published on: 3rd January 2023

The Revd Canon Robin Gamble, Bishop’s Advisor for Church Growth in our diocese, has recorded a New Year’s Message to be shared by churches.

Let's celebrate the wonderful strangeness of Christmas says Bishop Nick

First published on: 25th December 2022

A Christmas video message from Bishop Nick calls for prayers for the dispossessed and the marginalised as we mark the wonderful strangeness of the Saviour’s birth.