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Craven churches share great green work with community

First published on: 7th November 2022

Skipton Library is hosting a display about the great work of the Towards Carbon Neutral Churches in Craven group this November.


New Year’s Message urges us to look to God as the Good Shepherd

First published on: 3rd January 2023

The Revd Canon Robin Gamble, Bishop’s Advisor for Church Growth in our diocese, has recorded a New Year’s Message to be shared by churches.


Let's celebrate the wonderful strangeness of Christmas says Bishop Nick

First published on: 25th December 2022

A Christmas video message from Bishop Nick calls for prayers for the dispossessed and the marginalised as we mark the wonderful strangeness of the Saviour’s birth.


Wakefield Cathedral launches public consultation

First published on: 22nd December 2022

​​​​​​​The Chapter of Wakefield Cathedral, the cathedral’s governing body, today opened a public consultation on its proposed new Constitution and Statutes – the documents which describe how the cathedral is run.


Cricket and carols at Yorkshire County Cricket Club's new Christmas celebration

First published on: 19th December 2022

Christmas and cricket came together at Headingley, Leeds when the Yorkshire County Cricket Club hosted its first ever Christmas Celebration with carols ringing out in the Howard Stand Concourse.


Ordinand tells One Show viewers of exciting opportunities for women

First published on: 16th December 2022

BBC’s The One Show has featured ordinand Lizzy Brothwood from our diocese in a special report on 30 years of women priests.


Mothers' Union support Warm Hands appeal

First published on: 13th December 2022

With the cold weather and the cost of energy increasing, the Mothers’ Union in the diocese are encouraging people to get involved in their Warms Hands appeal.


Sudan link dioceses trip to take place in February 2023

First published on: 12th December 2022

​​​​​​​The Diocese of Leeds Sudan Link Group are looking for volunteers for their next trip to our link dioceses in the country in February 2023.


Bishop Stephen Race consecrated as Bishop of Beverley

First published on: 2nd December 2022

The Rt Reverend Stephen Race has been consecrated as the new Bishop of Beverley.


Revd Canon Dr Mark Powley appointed as Archbishop’s Mission Enabler for North

First published on: 1st December 2022

The Revd Canon Dr Mark Powley, currently the Principal at St Hild College, has been appointed as the Archbishop’s Mission Enabler for the North.

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