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\'Village Sunday\' brings the community together at Kirby Hill

Bishop James Bell, the Area Bishop for Ripon has been in the village of  Kirby Hill near ...


Flowers for the war dead of a Horbury Church

A Horbury church will mark the centenary of the First World War this weekend…in flowers. Called War ...


A snapshot of life in Syria before the war

Poignant images of people going about their everyday business in Syria have gone on show in Wakefield Cathedral ...


World Cup fever ignites fantasy football league

World Cup fever has ignited passions with a new fantasy football league being played in churches in the ...


First ordinations in new Diocese

People from all walks of life are coming to strengthen and serve in our churches as forty seven ...


Archbishop of York sends warmest thanks

The Archbishop of York, John Sentamu, has sent a letter expressing his warmest thanks to all those that ...


Refugee Week exhibitions and events in Bradford

Refugee Week has been taking place this week in  Bradford with a number of special events, including ...


Churches across the diocese gear up for Le Tour

News Release June 17 2014  (Left: The yellow jersey in Skipton)  With little more than two weeks&...


Three enthronements will be a first

It’s another first for the diocese in July, as Bishop Nick, unlike any other bishop before him, ...


Invitation to Day of Prayer for the new Diocese and Bishop

A Day of Prayer for the new Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales is to take place ...

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