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'Oh yes it will!': Panto donation to support ministry in Pontefract

First published on: 3rd December 2024

A generous donation of £5,000 from the St Giles with St Mary’s Pantomime Theatre Society will help boost church ministry in Pontefract, says the group’s new president Fr Ian Bullock.

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Revd Canon Andrew Norman to be Suffragan Bishop in Europe

First published on: 29th November 2024

The Revd Canon Andrew Norman is to become the next Suffragan Bishop in Europe, it has been announced by Downing Street today.

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Diocese of Leeds reaffirms commitment to Fairtrade with new resources

First published on: 27th November 2024

The Diocese of Leeds is committed to sharing and supporting Fairtrade, and has launched a refreshed website page with resources for parishes.

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Marrick Priory seeks new trustees

First published on: 27th November 2024

Marrick Priory are looking to recruit five new trustees.

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Diocese of Leeds welcomes Bishop Moses from Tanzania

First published on: 26th November 2024

The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to host the Rt Revd Moses Yamo, Bishop of Rorya in Tanzania, on a visit last week.

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St Giles' Pontefract works towards sustainable building

First published on: 26th November 2024

One of our Wakefield area churches is going to be able save money and serve their community better, thanks to a new grant from the government.

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Campaigns call for end to violence against women

First published on: 25th November 2024

How we can respond to issues of domestic violence against women is in the spotlight.

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Harold Wilson Lecture held in our diocese

First published on: 25th November 2024

“And who is my neighbour?” was the subject of the Annual Harold Wilson Lecture 2024, given by the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, and organised in collaboration between the Diocese of Leeds and the University of Huddersfield.

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Mothers' Union to celebrate triennium and raise awareness of domestic abuse

First published on: 21st November 2024

The Diocese of Leeds Mothers’ Union will be celebrating the end of this triennium on Saturday, November 23, with a service at Bradford Cathedral.

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Fresh link between church and school brings children to worship

First published on: 20th November 2024

Schoolchildren are enjoying special services designed just for them, thanks to a fresh link between a new clergyperson and a new headteacher.

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