St Lucius' Farnley Tyas swap unwanted items for flock of sheep
First published on: 12th May 2026St Lucius’ Farnley Tyas have recently hosted a highly successful ‘Crafty Swop Shop’ to support their twinned parish of Rorya in Tanzania.
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Diocese of Leeds hosts visitors from Diocese of Hong Kong Island
First published on: 29th April 2026Visitors from the Diocese of Hong Kong Island enjoyed a busy programme learning about our region during a recent visit.
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.
Diocesan links with Hong Kong developed by visit
First published on: 21st January 2026Links 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.
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.
Recent visit shows diocesan support for church in Sudan
First published on: 16th December 2024People in our link diocese of Sudan have been supported by a recent visit from the Revd Canon Anne Russell, Team Rector of the Seacroft Parish and Co-Chair of our Sudan Link Group.
Diocese of Leeds welcomes Bishop Moses from Tanzania
First published on: 26th November 2024The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to host the Rt Revd Moses Yamo, Bishop of Rorya in Tanzania, on a visit last week.
Bishop of Mara visits to recommit our link with Tanzania
First published on: 1st October 2024Last week the diocese was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd George Okoth, Bishop of Mara in Tanzania, and his wife Janet for a visit to explore and solidify our links with the region.
Cut arms supply to Sudan and restore diplomatic presence, urges Bishop Nick
First published on: 17th September 2024Arms supplies to Sudan must be severed and British diplomatic presence in the war torn country be restored, Bishop Nick told the House of Lords recently.
Bishop George Okoth from Tanzania is visiting us this month
First published on: 10th September 2024Bishop George Okoth and his wife are coming from our Link diocese of Mara in Tanzania to visit us later this month, including a special welcome service at Wakefield Cathedral.
