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Bishop Nick and Bishop Toby take messages of support to war-torn Sudan

First published on: 26th June 2024

The plight of people in war-torn Sudan was witnessed first hand by Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines and Bishop of Bradford, Toby Howarth during a recent visit to our link diocese.

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Workshop to bring all together to worship in God's creation

First published on: 26th June 2024

How churches can worship all together in God’s creation is the subject of an upcoming workshop hosted by our Children, Young People and Families Team.

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First conference held for new Church Buildings Support Officers

First published on: 25th June 2024

Our new Church Buildings Support Officer Alena-Rose Douglas has reported back from a conference at Peterborough Cathedral for people in her role who are now helping churches across the country.

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New Generosity Week resources ready for parishes to use

First published on: 25th June 2024

Parishes in our diocese can start planning their Generosity Week, thanks to new resources.

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New priests ordained across diocese

First published on: 24th June 2024

Seventeen new priests were ordained this weekend in services across the diocese.

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Diocesan Synod tackles busy agenda in last meeting of triennium

First published on: 17th June 2024

How we continue to grow God’s Kingdom here in our region was the theme of the most recent Diocesan Synod, which took place on Saturday, June 15 in Leeds.

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Bishop Nick's address to Synod following his visit to Sudan

First published on: 15th June 2024

​​​​​​​The desperate situation of Christians in war-torn Sudan and their need for our prayers and support was highlighted by Bishop Nick in his presidential address to Synod.

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Webinar gives advice on how to hold a good hustings

First published on: 13th June 2024

How to cope with boos and hisses was one of the questions at a hustings advice webinar run by the diocese ahead of the General Election.

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One of our schools celebrates its journey from broken to brilliant

First published on: 12th June 2024

One of our schools has gone from “broken to brilliant” and been praised in a recent Ofsted report for being Good in every area.

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Bradford Cathedral in final to be in Heritage Open Days online gallery

First published on: 12th June 2024

Bradford Cathedral folk need our help to be a part of a new online gallery from Heritage Open Days.

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