New Bishop of Leeds announced
First published on: 31st July 2026The 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.
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Bridging divides across our diocese
First published on: 30th June 2026Anglicans from across our diocese have been looking at how local churches can best support their communities in bringing people together and working to build bridges where there is division.
Bishops from Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish community
First published on: 29th April 2026Following the attack in Golders Green, the bishops of the Diocese of Leeds sent a message of solidarity to the Jewish community across the diocese and beyond.
Bishops of the diocese send Lunar New Year greetings
First published on: 17th February 2026It is Lunar New Year today, and our bishops have sent greetings and best wishes to all who are celebrating as we enter the Year of the Horse.
Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt is new Interim Dean of Bradford
First published on: 9th January 2026The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt has been appointed as Interim Dean of Bradford for a period of three years.
Faith leaders in Bradford express solidarity following Sydney attack
First published on: 18th December 2025Faith leaders from the Bradford area have expressed their solidarity, following the attack in Sydney.
Bishops of the diocese stand in solidarity with Jewish communities
First published on: 15th December 2025The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish communities in the diocese and beyond, following the attack in Sydney.
Diocesan Black History Month service held
First published on: 4th November 2025Some 60 people attended a diocesan service to mark Black History Month on Saturday, November 1.
Bradford area shares its story this Advent
First published on: 23rd October 2025An ambitious project is underway to bring an invitational story of the Bradford area to the stage in six venues this Advent.
Confident conversations about our future at the June meeting of Synod
First published on: 16th June 2025New responsibilities, Barnabas and Living in Love and Faith were all on the agenda at our June Synod meeting, where Bishop Nick gave his last Presidential Address as Bishop of Leeds.
