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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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PCCs encouraged by Diocesan Synod to reflect on supporting clergy wellbeing

11th March 2026

Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) from across the diocese have been asked by Diocesan Synod to reflect on the Church of England’s ‘Covenant for the Care and Wellbeing of Clergy’.

Pilgrimage routes in the Fountains Benefice launch on Saturday, March 21

11th March 2026

Three modern pilgrimage routes linking village churches across rural parishes in North Yorkshire are to be officially launched in March.

New Networking Coordinator appointed in Skipton as part of rural change project

10th March 2026

Skipton Deanery members recently welcomed the Revd Tom Lusty as their new Networking Coordinator as part of a pilot rural change project supported by the diocese.

Dean Philip Hobday installed as Dean of Wakefield

9th March 2026

Wakefield Cathedral welcomed guests from across the city, county and wider Diocese of Leeds on Saturday, March 7 for a joyful service marking the installation of the Very Revd Dr Philip Hobday as Dean of Wakefield.

Schools across diocese celebrate World Book Day

12th 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.

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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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