New hostel for walkers and cyclists opens in a former church
First published on: 20th May 2025St Michael's Lodge in Hudswell, near Richmond is opening its doors as a new hostel for walkers and cyclists on Saturday.
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Celebrations to mark the successful renewal of St Oswald's tower
First published on: 29th April 2025The restored tower of St Oswald’s, Askrigg, complete with new rendering, was blessed by Bishop Anna at a special event to mark the successful end of an inspiring project.
Celebrations of new Archdeacon, Canon Pastor and Honorary Canon at Ripon
First published on: 23rd April 2025The Ven Dr James Theodosius, Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, was recently collated and installed at Ripon Cathedral alongside their new Canon Pastor, the Revd Canon Wendy Dalrymple, and a new Honorary Canon, the Revd Canon Sue McWhinney.
St Mark's Harrogate become third church in diocese to get Eco Church Gold Award
First published on: 12th March 2025St Mark’s Harrogate have become the third church in the Diocese of Leeds to achieve their A Rocha Eco Church Gold Award.
New Relaxed Church congregation in Harrogate supported by diocese
First published on: 19th February 2025One of our Harrogate area churches has been able to support people with diverse needs with a new congregation, thanks in part to a grant from the diocese.
Parish of Barnoldswick get Eco Church Bronze Award
First published on: 5th February 2025The parish of Barnoldswick have successfully qualified for an Eco Church Bronze Award for both Holy Trinity Church and the ancient church of St Mary Le Ghyll.
Holocaust Memorial Day marked across diocese
First published on: 28th January 2025Holocaust Memorial Day has been marked across the Diocese of Leeds.
St Mary's and St Cuthbert's Bolton Abbey gets Gold Eco Church Award
First published on: 21st January 2025One of our Ripon area churches has become the 67th church in England and Wales to be awarded the A Rocha Gold Eco Church award.
Three Snow Kings of Wensleydale are...thanks to church youngsters!
First published on: 6th January 2025The snow fell deep and crisp in the heart of Wensleydale, where wise children who worship regularly at St Alkelda's Church in Middleham made their own rather chilly “Three Kings” to mark Epiphany Sunday.
New Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven announced today
First published on: 15th December 2024The diocese is delighted to announce that Revd Canon Dr James Theodosius, currently Rector of Holy Trinity, Skipton, will be the new Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven.
