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Diocese of Leeds developing lay leaders from underrepresented communities

First published on: 13th May 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is increasing its work to develop lay leaders from our most diverse contexts and in our most underrepresented areas, made possible by new funding awarded from the national church Diocesan Investment Programme.

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St Lucius' Farnley Tyas swap unwanted items for flock of sheep

First published on: 12th May 2026

St 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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Holy Nativity Mixenden celebrate new altar frontal

First published on: 23rd March 2026

Holy Nativity Mixenden have recently celebrated their new altar frontal at one of their monthly Rock Mass services, for which the new frontal was designed.

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Diocese of Leeds awarded major national funding for growth and transformation

First published on: 16th March 2026

The Diocese of Leeds has been awarded over £11 million from the national church to significantly invest in children and young peoples’ work, developing more leaders in our churches and supporting the next wave of grafts and plants in the city of Leeds.

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Halifax Minster Festival of Faith returns for third year

First published on: 13th February 2026

Halifax Minster will be presenting their third Festival of Faith this year, which will run from Ash Wednesday through to Easter Day.

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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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St Mary's Todmorden open new Sunday school

First published on: 20th January 2026

St Mary’s Todmorden have started a new chapter in the life of their Lower Room, by converting it into a new-look Sunday school.

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Bishop John of Tanzania visits Diocese of Leeds

First published on: 20th November 2025

The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd John Msuma of the Diocese of Tarime in Tanzania for a visit recently.

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Interfaith Week marked across diocese

First published on: 19th November 2025

Faith representatives from across the Diocese of Leeds marked Interfaith Week recently.

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Churches in our diocese removed from Heritage at Risk Register

First published on: 12th November 2025

Four of our churches have been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register, thanks to the hard work and dedication of their church members.

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