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New Minister among Deaf People announced for the Diocese of Leeds

First published on: 21st November 2022

​​​​​​​Revd Dr Tracey Raistrick is to be the next Minister Among Deaf People for our diocese. 


Diocesan Education Conference brings delegates to Leeds

First published on: 18th November 2022

Education experts from across our diocese and beyond have gathered for the annual School Leaders’ Conference, the first to be held since the outbreak of covid-19.


Green conversations take place with Archbishop of York

First published on: 17th November 2022

Diocesan Environment Officers from across the Northern Province, including our own Jemima Parker, were the guests of the Archbishop of York at Bishopthorpe Palace recently. 


Interfaith Week 2022 celebrated throughout diocese

First published on: 16th November 2022

How we walk with our sisters and brothers of other faiths has been the topic of multiple events across the diocese this week, as part of Interfaith Week 2022.


Remembrance Sunday marked across diocese

First published on: 15th November 2022

People all across the diocese gathered this weekend to mark Remembrance Sunday 2022. 


Thoughts across the diocese on 30 years of women's ordinations

First published on: 14th November 2022

​​​​​​​Three members of our clergy with greatly different roles and responsibilities have shared their thoughts on the 30th anniversary of women’s ordination.


Leeds performers open Blackburn conference with dramatic take on John's Gospel

First published on: 11th November 2022

A new dramatization of the Gospel of John, put together by people from our diocese, has opened the Diocesan Conference for the Diocese of Blackburn.


Churches honour selfless sacrifice during week of remembrance

First published on: 9th November 2022

Churches across our diocese remain at the centre of community life, as shown by their role in honouring selfless courage and sacrifice in the lead up to Remembrance Day.


"The world has changed": Bishop Nick's prayerful words on the death of the Queen

First published on: 8th September 2022

Following the sad news of the death of Her Late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the Rt Revd Nick Baines offers these words of sombre reflection.


Eco Church exhibition hosted at Ripon Cathedral

First published on: 28th October 2022

Ripon Cathedral are currently hosting an 'Eco Church' exhibition put together by the Eco Action Group based ...

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