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Our vision of encouraging confident Christians, growing churches and transforming communities guides and supports our parishes, churches and three cathedrals.
We are here to help everyone share the Good News of Jesus Christ across our diverse region.

 

The Bishop of Leeds,
The Rt Revd Nick Baines.

Latest News

We can find hope in the darkness, says Bishop Nick

19th December 2024

​​​​​​​How we find hope in the difficulties of today's world is the topic of Bishop Nick's Christmas message for 2024.

Bradford Royal Infirmary gets a Christmas visit from Bishop Toby

19th December 2024

The Right Reverend Toby Howarth, Bishop of Bradford has paid a Christmas visit to Bradford Royal Infirmary and toured the hospital, including the neonatal and intensive care units.

Commuters at Menston blessed with free drinks to warm early mornings

16th December 2024

One of our Bradford area churches has been helping people on their commutes manage the dark winter mornings.

Recent visit shows diocesan support for church in Sudan

17th December 2024

People in our link diocese of Sudan have been supported by a recent visit from the Revd Canon Anne Russell, Team Rector of the Seacroft Parish and Co-Chair of our Sudan Link Group.

New Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven announced today

15th December 2024

The diocese is delighted to announce that Revd Canon Dr James Theodosius, currently Rector of Holy Trinity, Skipton, will be the new Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven.

Christmas Tree Festival gives young people chance to raise funds for church

10th December 2024

The Parish of Easby, Skeeby, Brompton on Swale and Bolton-on-Swale recently enjoyed their Christmas Tree Festival, with craft, live music and more.

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Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence is how we work together to create confident Christians, build growing churches and be part of transforming communities.

Barnabas offers every church resources and support at different levels and will help us to become more confident in our mission, leadership, future, and witness.

The programme draws on the wisdom of the parishes, recognises everyone has something to give, and is reflected in strong relationships across the diocese.

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