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Bishop Nick announces his retirement with thanks to all in our diocese

First published on: 24th March 2025

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds announced his retirement in an Ad Clerum to clergy  this morning and will end his ground-breaking role at the end of November this year.

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Lessons learnt and new ways ahead at our Synod

First published on: 24th March 2025

Safeguarding, Barnabas and lessons learnt from legal actions were on the agenda for the 30th Diocesan Synod which met online last Saturday.

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How to help a changing world become better, asks Bishop Nick

First published on: 22nd March 2025

The world is changing, but stay focussed on the Kingdom of God, was the core message of Bishop Nick’s wide-ranging Presidential Address to our 30th Diocesan Synod.

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Lead bishops for racial justice have been appointed by the Church of England

First published on: 21st March 2025

The Bishop of Kirkstall, Arun Arora of our diocese, and the Bishop of Croydon, Rosemarie Mallett, have been appointed by the Archbishop of York and the Bishop of London as the first joint lead bishops for the Church of England on racial justice.

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Holy Nativity Mixenden visits Park Lane Academy careers fair to talk vocations

First published on: 21st March 2025

One of our Huddersfield area churches has been helping local pupils learn more about what it means to work in the Church.

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New Bishop of Wakefield enjoys first day in diocese

First published on: 21st March 2025

Our 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 2025

The 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.

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Clergy-run charity helps asylum seekers enjoy the Dales

First published on: 14th March 2025

A 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.

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St Mark's Harrogate become third church in diocese to get Eco Church Gold Award

First published on: 12th March 2025

St Mark’s Harrogate have become the third church in the Diocese of Leeds to achieve their A Rocha Eco Church Gold Award.

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Christ Church Upper Armley celebrate 150 years of ministry

First published on: 11th March 2025

One of our Leeds area churches have recently celebrated their 150th anniversary.

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