News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

The Cathedrals Cycle Route Relay returns with local Yorkshire route

First published on: 24th May 2023

This summer local cyclists will be invited to make a pedal pilgrimage from either Ripon Cathedral to Bradford Cathedral, or Bradford Cathedral to Wakefield Cathedral, as part of this year’s national ‘Cathedrals Cycle Route’.

Handsome Heritage Celebrated in Horbury

First published on: 14th April 2023

A spectacular weekend of celebrations in honour of its architect John Carr will be hosted at St Peter’s Church in Horbury from Friday, April 28 to Sunday, April 30.

Diocese comes together to reaffirm faith

First published on: 6th April 2023

Hundreds of clergy and lay people gathered in Wakefield Cathedral on Maundy Thursday, April 6, to renew their vows and commitment to God.

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.

Wakefield Street Angels looking for new volunteers

First published on: 12th December 2022

Wakefield Street Angels are looking for new volunteers to help keep people in Wakefield safe in the evenings.

75 miles for 75 years to raise money for Tanzanian school

First published on: 16th June 2022

A former Tanzania Diocesan Link officer is hoping to walk a mile for each of her years to ...

How one Wakefield Chorister unearthed a love for cathedral music

First published on: 9th June 2022

A Chorister from Wakefield Cathedral has been sharing his new passion for music, alongside his love of dinosaurs, ...

How one Wakefield Chorister unearthed a love for cathedral music

First published on: 9th June 2022

A Chorister from Wakefield Cathedral has been sharing his new passion for music, alongside his love of dinosaurs, ...

How one Wakefield Chorister unearthed a love for cathedral music

First published on: 9th June 2022

A Chorister from Wakefield Cathedral has been sharing his new passion for music, alongside his love of dinosaurs, ...

Foodbanks receive support from Castleford churches

First published on: 12th May 2022

Castleford Team Parish continue to show their support for two local food banks, donating items for those in ...