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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.

Latest News

Schools across diocese celebrate World Book Day

6th March 2026

Schools from across the diocese took part in World Book Day, with teachers and pupils dressing up to celebrate books and reading.

People explore vocations together at diocesan event at Leeds Minster

5th March 2026

People from across the diocese came together at one of our Exploring Vocations Together events at Leeds Minster to reflect on how God calls people into ministry and service.

Trinity Church Ossett run Messy Church thanks to diocesan grant

4th March 2026

Trinity Church in Ossett  in the Wakefield area have been able to launch a new Messy Church service, thanks in part to a small grant from the Diocese of Leeds.

Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt licensed as Interim Dean of Bradford

3rd March 2026

The Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt was licensed as Interim Dean of Bradford on Sunday, March 1 by the Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Acting Bishop of Leeds.

Twelve women declare faith in Jesus at service in HMP and YOI New Hall

25th February 2026

Twelve women in His Majesty’s Prison and Youth Offenders Institute New Hall recently publicly affirmed their faith in Jesus through baptism and confirmation.

Prayer vigils at our cathedrals during Crown Nomination Commission meetings

2nd March 2026

The Crown Nomination Commission for the Diocese of Leeds, the group choosing who the next Bishop of Leeds will be, starts meeting soon, and our cathedrals will be holding prayer vigils on the days of their meetings.

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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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