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Bishop Toby tours diocese as he prepares to become new Bishop of Leeds

First published on: 11th September 2026

The Rt Revd Toby Howarth, the next Bishop of Leeds, recently spent a day meeting people and visiting places across the diocese as he prepares to take up his new role.

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Pilgrim Places: Kildwick and Skipton

First published on: 2nd September 2026

Many of us have special 'Pilgrim Places' - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We have been spotlighting some of the places in our diocese that are very special for many, and today are looking at a new five-mile pilgrimage launching this autumn that connects two Pilgrim Places and two episcopal areas of the diocese, along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

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Ripon Cathedral choirs celebrate 30 years with Alumni Reunion Evensong

First published on: 25th August 2026

Ripon Cathedral is calling on anyone who has ever sung in one of the cathedral’s choirs to join its current choir for a special Alumni Reunion Evensong this October, marking the 30th anniversary of Ripon Cathedral’s Girls’ Choir.

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Coming together to share 'Signs of Resurrection' in Skipton Deanery

First published on: 30th July 2026

Christians from across Skipton Deanery came together earlier this month to celebrate and share their 'Signs of Resurrection' - ways in which Christ is alive in our rural communities.

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Children read Mark's gospel to celebrate translation of Bible into English

First published on: 13th July 2026

Children from Hawes Primary School in Upper Wensleydale in the Ripon area commemorated the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale printing the Bible into English by reading Mark's gospel together in St Margaret's Hawes.

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Ripon Cathedral host drama about Anglican involvement in the slave trade

First published on: 24th June 2026

A drama charting the involvement of the Anglican church in the transatlantic slave trade comes to Ripon Cathedral as part of this year’s Ripon Theatre Festival.

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Vocations retreat day offered time, space and companionship

First published on: 16th June 2026

A retreat day for people exploring vocation across the Diocese of Leeds offered time, space and companionship in the beautiful setting of Bolton Abbey on Saturday, June 13.

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St Oswald's Askrigg hosts conservation study day

First published on: 11th June 2026

Historic building professionals from across England gathered at St Oswald's Askrigg in the Ripon area for a study day examining the conservation and repair of the church's nationally recognised tower project.

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Ripon Cathedral host Tudor Month this June

First published on: 3rd June 2026

Ripon Cathedral are hosting a month of events delving into the intrigue, drama, and Yorkshire legacy of the Tudors during their Tudor month.

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Kairos Church in Harrogate becomes Diocese of Leeds’ first indefinite BMO

First published on: 2nd June 2026

Kairos Network Church in the Ripon area are celebrating becoming the Diocese of Leeds’ first indefinite Bishop's Mission Order.

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