News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

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 ...

New book for Advent and Christmas

First published on: 27th October 2022

Alison Askew, a retired priest living in Ripon, has written a short book for Advent and Christmas. It ...

Bradford Cathedral hosts prayers for peace in Congo as part of Black History Month

First published on: 24th October 2022

Prayers for the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of Black History Month, have taken place at an ...

Bishop Arun licences his first priest for Leeds

First published on: 24th October 2022

After his first few weeks as the Bishop of Kirkstall, the Rt Revd Arun Arora has licenced ...

Pastoral care during the pandemic awarded by BBC

First published on: 19th October 2022

A member of St John's Yeadon has received an award from the BBC, recognising their outstanding community ...

Keighley Film and Arts Festival launches at Keighley Shared Church

First published on: 12th October 2022

The Keighley Film and Arts Festival was launched recently, with a packed gathering at Keighley Shared Church, for ...

Local ale blessed as part of parish beer festival

First published on: 11th October 2022

A special holy brew was among a host of ales blessed by one of our beer-loving ...

Leeds artists to share work at Gaia exhibition at Holy Trinity Boar Lane

First published on: 6th September 2022

Artists with a Leeds connection are being invited to respond to an upcoming display being hosted at Holy ...