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Churches encouraged to fill in Energy Footprint Tool by Archdeacon Bill

First published on: 20th June 2022

With just over a month to go, all churches in the diocese are being encouraged to fill in ...


Very Revd Andy Bowerman installed as new Dean of Bradford

First published on: 21st June 2022

The Very Revd Andy Bowerman has become the new Dean of Bradford, following his installation held at Bradford ...


History and heritage showcased this Yorkshire Churches Day

First published on: 21st June 2022

Churches across our diocese are being encouraged to showcase their history and heritage by taking part in  ...


Deacons class of 2022 ready for ordination this July

First published on: 22nd June 2022

The diocese is getting ready to welcome this year’s class of deacons, with ordinations happening at Wakefield ...


Churches can go contactless thanks to digital giving project

First published on: 22nd June 2022

Digital giving is being expanded across the diocese this summer, thanks to new free contactless giving devices being ...


Sandford St Martin Awards celebrate best religious broadcasting of the year

First published on: 23rd June 2022

Excellence in religious broadcasting was celebrated recently at the Sandford St Martin Awards. The Sandford St Martin Trust ...


New priests ordained across diocese

First published on: 27th June 2022

New priests have been ordained at services across the diocese, starting them off on their next phase of ...


Second season of podcasts to be released by the Diocese of Leeds

First published on: 29th June 2022

Faithful North, the podcast produced by the Diocese of Leeds, is returning for a second season. Four new ...


Joy as 23 new deacons are ordained at Wakefield Cathedral

First published on: 2nd July 2022

Twenty-three men and women have begun ministry as deacons in parish churches across the diocese following two packed ...


General Synod endorse plan for carbon net zero by 2030

First published on: 11th July 2022

The Church of England’s General Synod has endorsed the national Environment Working Group’s plan to reach ...

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