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Abbey Grange celebrate all with Culture Day attended by Bishop Arun

First published on: 10th July 2026

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy recently held a Culture Day to celebrate all the cultures of people at the school, attended by the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall.

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Bishops from Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish community

First published on: 29th April 2026

Following 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.

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Diocese of Leeds hosts visitors from Diocese of Hong Kong Island

First published on: 29th April 2026

Visitors from the Diocese of Hong Kong Island enjoyed a busy programme learning about our region during a recent visit.

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Bishops of the diocese send Lunar New Year greetings

First published on: 17th February 2026

It 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.

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Diocese of Leeds hosts Church of England Racial Justice Sunday online service

First published on: 9th February 2026

The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to host the Church of England’s online service to mark Racial Justice Sunday on Sunday, February 8.

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Diocesan links with Hong Kong developed by visit

First published on: 21st January 2026

Links between the Diocese of Leeds and an Anglican diocese in Hong Kong have been developed, thanks to a recent visit from the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall, and the Revd David Ho Young, Rector of Moor Allerton and Shadwell.

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Bishops of the diocese stand in solidarity with Jewish communities

First published on: 15th December 2025

The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish communities in the diocese and beyond, following the attack in Sydney.

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New posters share Jesus' love for all this Christmas

First published on: 8th December 2025

The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this Christmas.

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Put placards aside and build bridges, says Bishop Arun

First published on: 2nd October 2025

Organisers of protests outside migrant hotels have been urged by the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall and one of the Church of England’s lead bishops on racial justice, to put megaphones and placards aside and join talks aimed at building bridges between communities.

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Bishop Arun calls on Christians to “reclaim the flag and the faith"

First published on: 18th September 2025

The Rt Revd Arun Arora, the Church of England’s co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice and Bishop of Kirkstall, has called upon Christians “to reclaim both the flag and the faith that is being desecrated by those who would use both to divide us as a nation.”

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