New diocesan interns begin their year of learning and service
First published on: 23rd September 2025Nine new diocesan interns have begun their new year of learning and service.
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Bishop Arun calls on Christians to “reclaim the flag and the faith"
First published on: 18th September 2025The Rt Revd Arun Arora, the Church of England’s co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice and Bishop of Kirkstall, has called upon Christians “to reclaim both the flag and the faith that is being desecrated by those who would use both to divide us as a nation.”
New Mission Apprentices start their year of service
First published on: 17th September 2025Twenty Mission Apprentices have started their year of service across the Bradford and Leeds areas.
St Michael's East Ardsley use Compass to plan their next steps in mission
First published on: 2nd September 2025One of our Leeds area churches has used our Compass tool to help develop their next steps in mission.
Ground-breaking service sees 22 people confirmed at the Crypt
First published on: 5th August 2025AN amazing twenty-two people, including residents and staff, have been confirmed at St George’s Crypt, in the first such service since it opened 95 years ago.
Churches become more accessible with new grants
First published on: 4th July 2025Three churches in our diocese have successfully secured grants to make their buildings more accessible, with more grants still available.
People across diocese learn about new Parish Share Agreements
First published on: 2nd July 2025Some 530 people across the diocese have heard about plans for an improved approach to Parish Share at a series of online meetings.
New deacons ordained at Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 30th June 2025Thirteen new deacons were ordained at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday, June 28 at a joyful service of celebration.
Mission Apprentices and Interns celebrate serving churches and communities
First published on: 18th June 2025Some 60 people gathered at Fountains Church on Tuesday, June 10, to celebrate and give thanks for our Bradford Mission Apprentices and Diocesan Interns, celebrating all that God has done in and through them during the time they have been serving their churches.
Leeds vicar to swim the Channel for charity - in his local pool
First published on: 19th May 2025Revd Phil Arnold, vicar of Christ Church Upper Armley, will swim the 21 miles of the English Channel, in his local pool in aid of vital church building improvements.
