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Diocesan Vocations Fayre to be at Wakefield Cathedral on Wednesday, April 22

First published on: 16th April 2026

Wakefield Cathedral will host a diocesan Vocations Fayre on Wednesday, April 22, offering an open and welcoming space for anyone exploring a call to ministry within the Church of England.

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Diocese of Leeds launches small fund to support churches with VAT on works

First published on: 15th April 2026

The Diocese of Leeds has created a small fund to support churches impacted by the ending of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme (LPWGS), and applications are now open.

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Walkingham Hill Benefice reach new children and families with Messy Church

First published on: 16th April 2026

Some of our Ripon area churches have been reaching out to children and families new to church with a new Messy Church offering, thanks in part to support from the Diocese of Leeds.

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Archbishop of York to share Lord's Prayer at Wakefield Cathedral

First published on: 15th April 2026

The Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, will be sharing the significance of the Lord’s Prayer in our lives today at Wakefield Cathedral on Tuesday, April 28, as part of his Lord’s Prayer Tour.

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St Michael's Headingley support homeless during winter months

First published on: 25th March 2026

St Michael’s Headingley have been helping those without homes in Leeds get through the coldest winter weeks by taking part in the Leeds Winter Night Shelter.

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St Paul's Drighlington use crafts to connect with children and families

First published on: 25th March 2026

St Paul’s Drighlington in the Leeds area have been using crafts to connect with children and families in their local area, supported by our Children, Young People and Families Team.

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New affordable housing in Armley made possible in part by Diocese of Leeds

First published on: 24th March 2026

28 families in the Armley area of Leeds have access to new, genuinely affordable housing that is energy efficient and in a spacious setting, thanks in part to the property development work of the Diocese of Leeds.

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Diocese looking for feedback on diocesan grant schemes

First published on: 24th March 2026

The Diocese of Leeds is gathering feedback from church goers on the benefits of the Buildings for Mission and Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins grant schemes, and wants to hear from you.

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Holy Nativity Mixenden celebrate new altar frontal

First published on: 23rd March 2026

Holy Nativity Mixenden have recently celebrated their new altar frontal at one of their monthly Rock Mass services, for which the new frontal was designed.

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Women's Community Iftar shows light overcomes fear

First published on: 19th March 2026

At a recent Women’s Community Iftar hosted and led by Kaneez Khan MBE of Wellsprings Together, the message was clear: when women come together in faith, solidarity, and hope, light will always overcome fear.

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