News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Bishop Smitha welcomed to diocese in service at Halifax Minster

First published on: 2nd September 2023

The new Bishop of Huddersfield, the Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, was welcomed to the diocese and the Huddersfield area at a service at Halifax Minster.

Churchyards Conference to help churches care for and use their green spaces

First published on: 1st September 2023

How we can care for and use our churchyards and green spaces effectively is the topic of an upcoming one day conference hosted by the Diocese of Leeds and Ecclesiastical.

God's blessings shared at Wensleydale Show

First published on: 30th August 2023

Volunteers from across Wensley Deanery came together over the Bank Holiday weekend to bring The Church about the Dale to the Wensleydale Agricultural Show in Leyburn, in the Benefice of Leyburn and Bellerby.

Special thanks to a tireless supporter of our link with Mara in Tanzania

First published on: 25th August 2023

The great efforts of Lay-Canon Arthur Mauya in nurturing our diocesan link with the Anglican Church in the Mara Region of Tanzania for 27 years will be praised at an official “thank you” next month.

Service on Saturday, September 2 to welcome Bishop Smitha

First published on: 24th August 2023

A warm diocesan welcome will be given to the new Bishop of Huddersfield at an upcoming service at Halifax Minster.

Church encourages sustainable living at its first ever Green Fair

First published on: 23rd August 2023

How to compose the perfect compost, an expert talk on sustainable living and a children’s craft session based around St Francis of Assisi are all parts of a new Green Fair at one of our churches next month.

Solidarity with Christians attacked in Pakistan - a diocesan response

First published on: 22nd August 2023

The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has issued the following statement regarding violence against Christians in Pakistan:

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All things bright and Blubberhouses as church worships outdoors

First published on: 21st August 2023

Brave folk in Blubberhouses who worship outdoors throughout August were blessed with beautiful weather on Sunday.

Grant scheme to improve church security extended until next month

First published on: 17th August 2023

Churches that are vulnerable to hate crime now have another three weeks to apply for Government funding to install security measures.

Young people's visit to Walsingham makes a meaningful impact

First published on: 16th August 2023

A youth pilgrimage to one of England’s holiest sites saw 13 youngsters from our diocese travel to Walsingham this month.