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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.


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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Sustainable Church Flowers backed by General Synod and our diocese

First published on: 18th March 2026

General Synod recently backed a motion encouraging churches and cathedrals to explore ways of arranging flowers that are both beautiful and environmentally responsible as part of the Sustainable Church Flowers movement.

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Barnabas, Parish Share, safeguarding and more on busy Synod agenda

First published on: 17th March 2026

Safeguarding, the importance of Parish Share, our Barnabas work and the rise of Christian nationalism were all on the agenda of the most recent Diocesan Synod.

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Diocese of Leeds awarded major national funding for growth and transformation

First published on: 16th March 2026

The Diocese of Leeds has been awarded over £11 million from the national church to significantly invest in children and young peoples’ work, developing more leaders in our churches and supporting the next wave of grafts and plants in the city of Leeds.

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Bishop Nick Baines releases report into future of Europe

First published on: 13th March 2026

During his last couple of years as the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines conducted an inquiry into the future of Europe.

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Pilgrimage routes in the Fountains Benefice launch on Saturday, March 21

First published on: 11th March 2026

Three modern pilgrimage routes linking village churches across rural parishes in North Yorkshire are to be officially launched in March.

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PCCs encouraged by Diocesan Synod to reflect on supporting clergy wellbeing

First published on: 11th March 2026

Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) from across the diocese have been asked by Diocesan Synod to reflect on the Church of England’s ‘Covenant for the Care and Wellbeing of Clergy’.

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