News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Stained glass celebration day at Bradford Cathedral this summer

First published on: 10th August 2023

Stained Glass Summer continues across the diocese with the chance to learn about famous designer William Morris and his company’s 160-year-old creations at Bradford Cathedral.

Pop out of the rain into Bradford Cathedral's summer Pop-up Cafe

First published on: 2nd August 2023

Bradford Cathedral is hosting a special Pop-up Café for a month, selling a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and made-to-order food in its beautiful and dry building.

New deacons ordained at Bradford Cathedral

First published on: 1st July 2023

Services of joyful celebration have been held at Bradford Cathedral as we ordained this year’s class of new deacons.

Archbishop's award honours Wakefield Cathedral's Canon Theologian

First published on: 29th June 2023

Wakefield Cathedral’s Canon Theologian, Dr Mark Oakley, has received a prestigious award from the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Wakefield Cathedral celebrate Bronze Eco Church Award

First published on: 21st June 2023

Wakefield Cathedral is celebrating green success, as they recently achieved their Bronze Eco Church Award.

Pedal pilgrimage made between our three cathedrals

First published on: 20th June 2023

Thirteen cyclists took part in a day of cycling on Friday, June 9, with two riders heading from Ripon Cathedral to Bradford, ten from Bradford Cathedral to Wakefield, and one covering the entire journey!

The Cathedrals Cycle Route Relay returns with local Yorkshire route

First published on: 24th May 2023

This summer local cyclists will be invited to make a pedal pilgrimage from either Ripon Cathedral to Bradford Cathedral, or Bradford Cathedral to Wakefield Cathedral, as part of this year’s national ‘Cathedrals Cycle Route’.

Families flock to the Ripon Cathedral Spring Food Home & Garden Fair

First published on: 19th April 2023

Hundreds of families poured through the doors of Ripon Cathedral to enjoy this years Spring Food, Home & Garden Fair.

Diocese comes together to reaffirm faith

First published on: 6th April 2023

Hundreds of clergy and lay people gathered in Wakefield Cathedral on Maundy Thursday, April 6, to renew their vows and commitment to God.

Ripon Cathedral launches public consultation

First published on: 13th March 2023

The Chapter of Ripon Cathedral, the cathedral’s governing body, has opened a public consultation on its proposed new Constitution and Statutes – the documents which describe how the cathedral is run.