Ripon choristers tour Bavarian cathedrals to great acclaim
First published on: 6th August 2024Ripon Cathedral Choir has just returned from a triumphant tour of Bavaria, with standing ovations at its concerts and acclaim by German media.
News and Communications
New Yorkshire Bishops announced by Downing Street
First published on: 31st July 202410 Downing Street has announced ahead of Yorkshire Day that His Majesty the King has approved the appointments in the Diocese of York of the Reverend Canon Doctor Flora Winfield as Suffragan Bishop of Selby, and of the Reverend Barry Hill as the Suffragan Bishop of Whitby.
Bishop Nick meets patients and staff at Yorkshire's largest hospice
First published on: 30th July 2024Bishop Nick chatted with patients and staff during a summer’s day visit to St Gemma’s Hospice in his role as one of its patrons.
New Licensed Lay Ministers commissioned in our diocese
First published on: 29th July 2024Ten Licensed Lay Ministers have been commissioned at recent service, which also saw the whole ministry commended.
Diocese helps provide new affordable homes on a brownfield site
First published on: 26th July 2024A new scheme will deliver 28 “affordable and sustainable” homes in Leeds on a brownfield site previously owned by the diocese.
New round of small grants for new congregations
First published on: 24th July 2024The diocese is happy to be able to offer new grants to those looking to start new congregations.
Some £72,000 awarded to churches across the diocese
First published on: 24th July 2024The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to award some £72,000 as part of the latest round of the Diocesan Church Buildings Grants and Loans Scheme.
New Director of Parcevall Hall warmly welcomed
First published on: 23rd July 2024A warm welcome has been given to Helen Reid, the new Director of Parcevall Hall, our Diocesan Retreat Centre.
Seven decades of church and community celebrated in Mixenden
First published on: 23rd July 202470 years of strong spiritual life and community engagement at Holy Nativity, Mixenden has been celebrated with a service of thanksgiving.
New Chair of Diocesan Advisory Committee announced
First published on: 22nd July 2024The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce Andrew Hall as the new Chair of the Diocesan Advisory Committee.
