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New art exhibition challenges us to end violence towards women and girls
2nd December 2025
Ripon Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of art created by prisoners at HMP Hull on the theme of ‘Leave Her Alone’, supported by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, and the Mothers’ Union in the diocese.
Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday to be new Dean of Wakefield
1st December 2025
The Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday has been appointed as the next Dean of Wakefield.
St Oswald's Methley celebrate Eco Church Gold Award
25th November 2025
St Oswald’s Methley in the Leeds area is celebrating its Eco Church Gold Award, achieved in November 2025, completing a committed journey from Bronze in 2021 and Silver in 2022.
New diocesan Net Zero Church Buildings Officer to support churches
25th November 2025
The Diocese of Leeds has been pleased to recently welcome Alasdair Hicks, our new Net Zero Church Buildings Officer, who will be working with churches to help make their buildings more efficient and supporting them in reaching their Net Zero Carbon emissions targets.
Bishop Nick encourages all to have confidence at farewell service
24th November 2025
The Rt Revd Nick Baines, retiring Bishop of Leeds, encouraged all to be confident in God, the Church and our context at his diocesan farewell service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday, November 23.
Bishop John of Tanzania visits Diocese of Leeds
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.
