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Barnsley - mock wedding

Four and five year olds from a Barnsley school said 'I do' this week in a mock ...


New diocesan shield

The diocese has a new coat of arms which is being used for the first time on the ...


A momentous week - three enthronements, one bishop

A brass band-led procession through a city’s streets, a fanfare from West Yorkshire Police trumpeters, oaths made ...


Cathedrals host school leavers celebrations

Launching Out – Take Courage, Do Not Be Afraid Services have been taking place at Leeds Minster and Ripon ...


Huge crowds at Kirkstall Festival

An astonishing 20,000 people attended this year's Kirkstall Festival in the picturesque grounds of 12th century Kirkstall Abbey. ...


General Synod at York votes yes to women bishops

The General Synod of the Church of England has given its final approval for women to become ...


D-Day Veteran lands in Ripon to help mark WW1

D-DAY veteran Jock Hutton who parachuted back into Normandy to mark the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings ...


All Saints produce Le Tour video

All Saints Ilkley on the A65 was a prime viewing spot on the Tour de France. The church ...


Volunteers drop from Cathedral tower

It was a heart in the mouth moment for more than forty intrepid volunteers when they reached the ...


Bishop Nick's opinion piece in Yorkshire Post

Church rising to challenge should not fear change ARE we nearly there yet? Yorkshire has a history of ...

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