News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Our Interfaith Adviser attends Buckingham Palace talks with King Charles

First published on: 18th December 2023

Our diocesan Interfaith Adviser Revd Jenny Ramsden has been privileged to take part in important discussions at Buckingham Palace, hosted by His Majesty, the King.

HMS CERES hold annual carol service in Leeds

First published on: 15th December 2023

The HMS CERES Naval Reserve recently held their annual carol service in Leeds.

Bishop Anna pays a visit to our new benefice in North Craven

First published on: 14th December 2023

Bishop Anna has paid her first visit to North Craven in the Ripon Episcopal area and taken part in two important church events.

Rural Forum considers 'missing generation' at Ripon Cathedral

First published on: 13th December 2023

The struggles of young people living in rural areas were the topic of a recent Rural Forum held at Ripon Cathedral.

Children Experience Christmas at new event

First published on: 12th December 2023

Some 70 young people have been learning all about Christmas at one of our Ripon area churches.

Royal Opera House comes to Bradford to sing for Ukraine

First published on: 11th December 2023

Over 350 people came to Bradford Cathedral on Sunday, December 10 for ‘Songs for Ukraine Chorus’, a Christmas Concert collaboration with Royal Opera House.

Children thrive and are nutured say successful SIAMS reports

First published on: 7th December 2023

Two of our schools have been celebrating recent very successful SIAMS reports.

Yorkshire Cricket celebrates Christmas at Headingley

First published on: 7th December 2023

Headingley was full of festive cheer as Members and the community came together to celebrate Christmas at the home of Yorkshire Cricket on Sunday, December 3.

Ripon Messy Church learns all about Hanukkah

First published on: 5th December 2023

One of our Ripon churches has been doing Messy Church to learn all about Hanukkah, as the festival starts this week.

Carols at Malham Cove pull community together for good causes

First published on: 5th December 2023

Malham Cove saw record numbers attend this year’s ‘Carols at the Cove’ to the delight of organisers, including Revd Sue McWhinney of our Upper Aire Benefice.