Churches become more accessible with new grants
First published on: 4th July 2025Three churches in our diocese have successfully secured grants to make their buildings more accessible, with more grants still available.
News and Communications
People across diocese learn about new Parish Share Agreements
First published on: 2nd July 2025Some 530 people across the diocese have heard about plans for an improved approach to Parish Share at a series of online meetings.
New deacons ordained at Wakefield Cathedral
First published on: 30th June 2025Thirteen new deacons were ordained at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday, June 28 at a joyful service of celebration.
Mission Apprentices and Interns celebrate serving churches and communities
First published on: 18th June 2025Some 60 people gathered at Fountains Church on Tuesday, June 10, to celebrate and give thanks for our Bradford Mission Apprentices and Diocesan Interns, celebrating all that God has done in and through them during the time they have been serving their churches.
Leeds vicar to swim the Channel for charity - in his local pool
First published on: 19th May 2025Revd Phil Arnold, vicar of Christ Church Upper Armley, will swim the 21 miles of the English Channel, in his local pool in aid of vital church building improvements.
St Luke's Holbeck supports parents of children with additional needs
First published on: 24th April 2025Parents of children with additional needs in the Leeds area have been getting together and helping one another as part of a support group being run by St Luke’s Holbeck.
A loyal member of St George's, Leeds received Maundy Money from King Charles
First published on: 22nd April 2025Ann Weir, an active member of St. George's, Leeds, was among honoured recipients of Maundy Money from King Charles in one of the oldest royal ceremonies.
St Oswald's Guiseley achieve Silver Eco Church Award
First published on: 28th March 2025St Oswald’s Guiseley are celebrating achieving their Eco Church Silver Award.
Lead bishops for racial justice have been appointed by the Church of England
First published on: 21st March 2025The Bishop of Kirkstall, Arun Arora of our diocese, and the Bishop of Croydon, Rosemarie Mallett, have been appointed by the Archbishop of York and the Bishop of London as the first joint lead bishops for the Church of England on racial justice.
Christ Church Upper Armley celebrate 150 years of ministry
First published on: 11th March 2025One of our Leeds area churches have recently celebrated their 150th anniversary.
