New Bishop of Wakefield enjoys first day in diocese
First published on: 21st March 2025Our new Bishop of Wakefield enjoyed a grand tour of the varied area where he will serve everyone, following the Downing Street announcement of his appointment.
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The Ven Malcolm Chamberlain to be Bishop of Wakefield
First published on: 19th March 2025The Venerable Malcolm Chamberlain, Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, will be the new Bishop of Wakefield in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, Downing Street announced today.
Clergy-run charity helps asylum seekers enjoy the Dales
First published on: 14th March 2025A charity run by two of our clergy which encourages social and spiritual growth through outdoor pursuits has just returned from a weekend in the Dales with people seeking asylum.
St Mark's Harrogate become third church in diocese to get Eco Church Gold Award
First published on: 12th March 2025St Mark’s Harrogate have become the third church in the Diocese of Leeds to achieve their A Rocha Eco Church Gold Award.
Children delighted by journey through school's historic archive
First published on: 11th March 2025History came alive for pupils at one of our schools, who were given rare access to its centuries-old archives.
Christ Church Upper Armley celebrate 150 years of ministry
First published on: 11th March 2025One of our Leeds area churches have recently celebrated their 150th anniversary.
A hundred women gather at the first Women-Only interfaith iftar held in Leeds
First published on: 10th March 2025Women from diverse faiths, cultures, and ethnic backgrounds celebrated sisterhood during an evening of learning, celebration, and breaking of the fast at a special Women-Only Iftar in Leeds.
A plan for a song to celebrate women's ministry seeks funding
First published on: 5th March 2025A crowd-funded project to commission a song to celebrate women priests in the Church of England has been launched in our diocese.
Sweden comes to Wakefield thanks to a link visit
First published on: 4th March 2025Our longstanding link with the Diocese of Skara, Sweden, was refreshed through a recent visit by the new Bishop of Skara, Ulrica Fritzson.
Feedback sought for Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
First published on: 4th March 2025The government is looking for feedback on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, taking into account the changes for this year.
