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

First published on: 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.

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

First published on: 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.

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New art exhibition challenges us to end violence towards women and girls

First published on: 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.

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Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday to be new Dean of Wakefield

First published on: 1st December 2025

The Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday has been appointed as the next Dean of Wakefield.

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New diocesan Net Zero Church Buildings Officer to support churches

First published on: 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.

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St Oswald's Methley celebrate Eco Church Gold Award

First published on: 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.

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Bishop Nick encourages all to have confidence at farewell service

First published on: 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.

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Bishop John of Tanzania visits Diocese of Leeds

First published on: 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.

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Senior school leaders gather at diocesan Education Conference

First published on: 18th November 2025

Senior leaders from schools across the diocese gathered in Leeds recently to hear about innovation, inclusion and integrity at our School Leaders’ Conference for 2025.

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Interfaith Week marked across diocese

First published on: 19th November 2025

Faith representatives from across the Diocese of Leeds marked Interfaith Week recently.

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