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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

Leeds area pupil elected Leeds Children's Mayor 2025

9th December 2025

A pupil from one of our Leeds area schools has been chosen as the Leeds Children’s Mayor for 2025.

New posters share Jesus' love for all this Christmas

8th December 2025

The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this Christmas.

St Matthew's Leyburn warms up for winter with new electrical heaters

4th December 2025

One of our Ripon area churches has been warming up for the winter and going green at the same time, thanks to a new electrical power and heating project.

Anglican Diocese of Leeds in top ten of charities to work for in UK

3rd December 2025

The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has been named one of the top ten charities in the country to work for, according to Best Companies.

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.

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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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