News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Bishop Smitha to lead pilgrimage to Taizé this summer

First published on: 11th April 2024

The Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield, will be leading a pilgrimage to Taizé this summer, and will be sharing more at an upcoming event at Wakefield Cathedral.

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AMEN Conference emphasises that racial justice must be a core feature of Church

First published on: 8th November 2023

Members of the Anglican Ethnic Minority Network (AMEN), church leaders and supporters came together at St Matt’s Church, Leeds on Saturday, November 4 for their Living Well conference, in partnership with USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel).

Our bishops pray and call for peace in Israel and Palestine

First published on: 9th October 2023

Following the recent violence in Israel and Palestine, the six bishops of the Diocese of Leeds have made a statement calling for peace and justice.

Bishop Smitha welcomed to diocese in service at Halifax Minster

First published on: 2nd September 2023

The new Bishop of Huddersfield, the Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, was welcomed to the diocese and the Huddersfield area at a service at Halifax Minster.

Service on Saturday, September 2 to welcome Bishop Smitha

First published on: 24th August 2023

A warm diocesan welcome will be given to the new Bishop of Huddersfield at an upcoming service at Halifax Minster.