Vicar of Oxenhope to be our new Archdeacon of Pontefract
First published on: 20th November 2023The diocese is delighted to announce that Revd Canon Cat Thatcher, currently Vicar of Oxenhope, will be the new Archdeacon of Pontefract.
News and Communications
Menston church celebrates Eco Church Silver award
First published on: 10th November 2023St John’s Menston with Woodhead is celebrating achieving its Eco Church Silver award from A Rocha.
Wellsprings Together and Clewer Initiative look to tackle slavery in Bradford
First published on: 6th November 2023How we confront and deal with modern slavery in Bradford was the topic of a recent event.
Bishop Toby helps lead multi-faith prayer vigil in Bradford
First published on: 20th October 2023PEOPLE gathered in the centre of Bradford for a multi-faith prayer vigil amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
Young public speakers are off to London for national public speaking contest
First published on: 17th October 2023A remarkable gathering of 18 young people from different Anglican dioceses in Yorkshire, took centre stage at St. Margaret's Church, Ilkley, in a national public speaking competition.
Journeys of Hope exhibition at Bradford Cathedral during Black History Month
First published on: 11th October 2023During October and into November, Bradford Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of Ugandan Asian migration stories, alongside stories from the Windrush Community.
Special event highlights hidden tragedy of modern slavery
First published on: 28th September 2023How victims of modern slavery are secretly exploited in our communities was the subject of a recent event, hosted by Wellsprings Together at Bradford’s Fountains Church.
Modern slavery subject of upcoming workshop
First published on: 6th September 2023How we can spot and support those affected by modern slavery is the subject of an upcoming workshop.
Pop out of the rain into Bradford Cathedral's summer Pop-up Cafe
First published on: 2nd August 2023Bradford Cathedral is hosting a special Pop-up Café for a month, selling a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and made-to-order food in its beautiful and dry building.
Leeds and Liverpool Canal ride will raise funds for church youth work
First published on: 5th July 2023Freewheeling Revd Brian Greenfield of St Paul’s Shipley, will soon pedal off on a 100-mile sponsored bike ride in aid of the church’s Children and Youth Work.
