Churches are positive about our online policy bank
First published on: 29th April 2025Churches from across the diocese have been using our online policy bank more and more for the past year, and now are sharing why they find it useful.
News and Communications
Churches to mark VE Day
First published on: 28th April 2025Churches across the diocese and beyond will participate in a series of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday, May 8.
St Luke's Holbeck supports parents of children with additional needs
First published on: 24th April 2025Parents of children with additional needs in the Leeds area have been getting together and helping one another as part of a support group being run by St Luke’s Holbeck.
Celebrations of new Archdeacon, Canon Pastor and Honorary Canon at Ripon
First published on: 23rd April 2025The Ven Dr James Theodosius, Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, was recently collated and installed at Ripon Cathedral alongside their new Canon Pastor, the Revd Canon Wendy Dalrymple, and a new Honorary Canon, the Revd Canon Sue McWhinney.
Get support with applications to the National Lottery Heritage Fund this spring
First published on: 23rd April 2025How your church can make the best application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for their support for building works is the topic of two upcoming support sessions hosted by the Diocese of Leeds.
A loyal member of St George's, Leeds received Maundy Money from King Charles
First published on: 22nd April 2025Ann Weir, an active member of St. George's, Leeds, was among honoured recipients of Maundy Money from King Charles in one of the oldest royal ceremonies.
St Andrew's Kildwick to celebrate VE Day with picnic
First published on: 22nd April 2025One of our Bradford area parishes will be using the May Day Bank Holiday to go back to the 1940s and mark VE Day, as well as raise funds to support work on their church bells.
Easter thoughts from Bishop Nick on this most special day
First published on: 20th April 2025As we celebrate the risen Jesus, The Rt Revd Nick Baines, has written an Easter reflection for this most special of days.
Chrism Eucharist at Ripon Cathedral brings our clergy and lay leaders together
First published on: 17th April 2025Our clergy and lay leaders renewed their commitment to ministry at the Leeds Diocesan Chrism Eucharist at Ripon Cathedral on Maunday Thursday.
Bradford Cathedral achieve Eco Gold Award
First published on: 16th April 2025Bradford Cathedral have achieved their A Rocha Eco Church Gold Award, making them the fifth English Cathedral to achieve this prestigious award in England and Wales.
