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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.

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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

25th February 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.

Diocesan Racial Justice Board meets for first time

24th February 2026

The Diocese of Leeds’ Racial Justice Board held its inaugural meeting at St Peter’s Huddersfield on Monday, February 9, launching a commitment to build racial justice into the fabric of the diocese.

Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme closed for new applications

23rd February 2026

The government’s Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has now closed, and is no longer accepting new applications.

Pilgrims from across the diocese can go to Taizé this summer

25th February 2026

People from across the diocese will have the opportunity to spend some time in a rhythm of prayer, sharing and community this summer, as part of a pilgrimage to Taizé.

Three generations baptised at once at St Mary's Beeston

19th February 2026

In a "living proof" of faith, three generations stood together to be baptised during a single, powerful service at St Mary the Virgin Beeston recently.

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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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