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Bradford Cathedral appoint Dipika Kaushal as new Chief Operating Officer

First published on: 19th June 2026

Bradford Cathedral is delighted to announce the appointment of Dipika Kaushal as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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Church of England apologises for role in historical forced adoption practices

First published on: 18th June 2026

The Church of England has apologised for its role in historical forced adoption practices, particularly in mother and baby homes.

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Those ministering with children, young people and families thanked and equipped

First published on: 17th June 2026

Volunteers and Children, Families and Youth workers gathered at All Saints Ilkley in the Bradford area for one of our TEND events on Saturday, June 6, to be thanked for and equipped in their vital ministry.

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Vocations retreat day offered time, space and companionship

First published on: 16th June 2026

A retreat day for people exploring vocation across the Diocese of Leeds offered time, space and companionship in the beautiful setting of Bolton Abbey on Saturday, June 13.

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General Synod elections take place this Autumn

First published on: 17th June 2026

New clergy and lay members are being elected to General Synod this year, and people across the diocese will be invited to stand as a candidate.

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Interfaith panel at St George's highlights that we have more in common

First published on: 16th June 2026

A recent interfaith panel at St George’s Leeds brought together people from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths to speak about their own experiences of faith and what their faith means to them.

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Barnabas, racial justice, nationalism and more on agenda of Diocesan Synod

First published on: 15th June 2026

Our Barnabas work, racial justice, nationalism and more were on the agenda at a busy meeting of Diocesan Synod on Saturday, June 13 at Holy Trinity Boar Lane.

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St Oswald's Askrigg hosts conservation study day

First published on: 11th June 2026

Historic building professionals from across England gathered at St Oswald's Askrigg in the Ripon area for a study day examining the conservation and repair of the church's nationally recognised tower project.

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Last two weeks for churches to complete EFT and access national funding

First published on: 9th June 2026

Churches across the diocese have just two weeks left to complete the Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) and have the chance to access national net zero funding.

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New gathering for listening, reflection and learning in UKME and GMH communities

First published on: 9th June 2026

A new diocesan gathering has created space for listening, reflection, and shared learning among people from UK Minority Ethnic (UKME) and Global Majority Heritage communities.

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