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Daily devotions between Easter and Pentecost to mark diocesan 10th anniversary

First published on: 21st February 2024

As part of marking the 10th anniversary of the Diocese of Leeds, people will be able to receive an email devotion every day between Easter and Pentecost.

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New resources for parishes to help with church buildings

First published on: 21st February 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to have extra resources to help churches with their buildings, thanks to a successful funding application with the Church of England.

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St George's Crypt shop reopening

First published on: 21st February 2024

St George’s Crypt, a Leeds-based homeless charity based at St George’s Leeds, is opening a fully refurbished shop in Armley.

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Muslim Council of Britain's Zara Mohammed talks faith with Bishop Tony

First published on: 16th February 2024

The first woman Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain joined Bishop Tony in conversation at Halifax Minster as part of its new Festival of Faith.

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Leeds Minster hosts a Chinese New Year Fair for everyone

First published on: 12th February 2024

The Chinese Year of the Dragon began with a lively Lunar New Year Fair held for the first time at Leeds Minster and with 900 visitors.

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Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust have grants for our churches

First published on: 12th February 2024

Churches in our diocese will be able to benefit from grants from the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT), who are welcoming funding applications from churches across the county for repair, restoration and maintenance work.

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Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme opens

First published on: 6th February 2024

The Diocese of Leeds has opened its first funding round of our Diocesan Church Buildings Grant Scheme.

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New Festival of Faith launched this Lent by Halifax Minster

First published on: 5th February 2024

Halifax Minster is launching a new annual, outward-facing Festival of Faith in a bid to make the traditional festival of Lent as accessible to as many people as possible.

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Please take part in Racial Justice Sunday, invites Bishop Smitha

First published on: 2nd February 2024

Racial Justice Sunday on February 11 is for all churches to reflect and give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination, says Bishop Smitha.

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Our bishops to lead Rhythm of Life retreats this Lent

First published on: 31st January 2024

Our bishops will be leading retreats across the diocese this Lent as part of our Rhythm of Life initiative, helping us to pray, reflect and learn together in the season.

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