Wakefield Cathedral open café to support older community
First published on: 11th May 2026Wakefield Cathedral has opened a not-for-profit café operated by Age UK Wakefield, aimed at providing support for older people in their community.
News and Communications
Archbishop of York visits diocese to share Lord's Prayer
First published on: 30th April 2026The Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, has been in the Diocese of Leeds recently visiting schools and churches sharing the importance of the Lord’s Prayer, helping people to grow in their discipleship.
Diocese of Leeds supports Vocations Sunday on April 26
First published on: 20th April 2026Vocations Sunday is on Sunday, April 26, and the Diocese of Leeds is supporting the day with resources, an event and a new video.
Diocesan Vocations Fayre to be at Wakefield Cathedral on Wednesday, April 22
First published on: 16th April 2026Wakefield Cathedral will host a diocesan Vocations Fayre on Wednesday, April 22, offering an open and welcoming space for anyone exploring a call to ministry within the Church of England.
Archbishop of York to share Lord's Prayer at Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 15th April 2026The Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, will be sharing the significance of the Lord’s Prayer in our lives today at Wakefield Cathedral on Tuesday, April 28, as part of his Lord’s Prayer Tour.
Dean Philip Hobday installed as Dean of Wakefield
First published on: 9th March 2026Wakefield Cathedral welcomed guests from across the city, county and wider Diocese of Leeds on Saturday, March 7 for a joyful service marking the installation of the Very Revd Dr Philip Hobday as Dean of Wakefield.
Trinity Church Ossett run Messy Church thanks to diocesan grant
First published on: 4th March 2026Trinity Church in Ossett in the Wakefield area have been able to launch a new Messy Church service, thanks in part to a small grant from the Diocese of Leeds.
Twelve women declare faith in Jesus at service in HMP and YOI New Hall
First published on: 25th February 2026Twelve women in His Majesty’s Prison and Youth Offenders Institute New Hall recently publicly affirmed their faith in Jesus through baptism and confirmation.
Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday to be new Dean of Wakefield
First published on: 1st December 2025The Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday has been appointed as the next Dean of Wakefield.
Bishop John of Tanzania visits Diocese of Leeds
First published on: 20th November 2025The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd John Msuma of the Diocese of Tarime in Tanzania for a visit recently.
