News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Pilgrim Places: Kildwick and Skipton

First published on: 2nd September 2026

Many of us have special 'Pilgrim Places' - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We have been spotlighting some of the places in our diocese that are very special for many, and today are looking at a new five-mile pilgrimage launching this autumn that connects two Pilgrim Places and two episcopal areas of the diocese, along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Pilgrim Places: Parcevall Hall

First published on: 26th August 2026

Many of us have special ‘Pilgrim Places’ - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We are spotlighting some of the spots in our Diocese that are very special for many both locally and from further afield, beginning with our own diocesan retreat house, Parcevall Hall, near Appletreewick in Wharfedale.

Bridging gaps with a family fun day

First published on: 25th August 2026

Christians and Muslims in Shipley are inviting their local community to join them for family fun day this Thursday as they celebrate six months of getting to know each other.

Churches in diocese supported to make church more accessible to young people

First published on: 26th August 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is excited to be working with Growing Hope to pilot new Accessibility Training and an Accessibility Award scheme to help our churches be more accessible to children and young people with Additional Needs.

Ripon Cathedral choirs celebrate 30 years with Alumni Reunion Evensong

First published on: 25th August 2026

Ripon Cathedral is calling on anyone who has ever sung in one of the cathedral’s choirs to join its current choir for a special Alumni Reunion Evensong this October, marking the 30th anniversary of Ripon Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir.

Diocese of Leeds stands shoulder to shoulder with church in Tanzania

First published on: 19th August 2026

Twelve people from the Diocese of Leeds, including the Rt Revd Malcolm Chamberlain, Bishop of Wakefield, stood shoulder to shoulder (bega kwa bega) with people in the church in Tanzania on a recent visit to the country.

Christ Church New Mill to share net zero learning on Saturday, September 19

First published on: 18th August 2026

As part of a national Demonstrator Project, one of our churches in the Huddersfield area will be sharing all that they have learned about reaching net zero at a Demonstrator Day on Saturday, September 19.

Pilgrim Places Holy Lives: Abbey Grange CofE Academy

First published on: 7th August 2026

The Church of England is focussing on the Pilgrim Places that are special to living Holy Lives across the country this summer. In the first of a series about Pilgrim Places in our Diocese of Leeds, Abbey Grange CofE Academy in Leeds told us about the pilgrimage journeys students have been on.

Stand for Synod!

First published on: 6th August 2026

New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year – and regular churchgoers are being invited to consider standing as a candidate.

New Bishop of Leeds announced

First published on: 31st July 2026

The new Bishop of Leeds will be the Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth, it was announced by the Prime Minister’s office today, after the King approved his nomination for election.