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First visit to Tanzania from our diocese since 2020 to go ahead

First published on: 15th July 2026

This July a group of twelve from the Diocese of Leeds will travel to Tanzania in East Africa to spend time in our link dioceses of Mara, Rorya and Tarime.

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New Church Army Evangelist in our diocese commissioned

First published on: 15th July 2026

A new Church Army Evangelist serving ministries in the diocese has been commissioned at a service recently.

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New Festival of Creation in Christ approved at General Synod

First published on: 14th July 2026

General Synod members have approved a new annual Festival of Creation in Christ and considered a major new teaching document from the House of Bishops at the most recent session in York.

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Children read Mark's gospel to celebrate translation of Bible into English

First published on: 13th July 2026

Children from Hawes Primary School in Upper Wensleydale in the Ripon area commemorated the 500th anniversary of William Tyndale printing the Bible into English by reading Mark's gospel together in St Margaret's Hawes.

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Abbey Grange celebrate all with Culture Day attended by Bishop Arun

First published on: 10th July 2026

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy recently held a Culture Day to celebrate all the cultures of people at the school, attended by the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall.

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Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices celebrate year of service

First published on: 9th July 2026

Our Diocesan Interns and Mission Apprentices celebrated their year of service at a gathering at St Matts Burley on Wednesday, July 8.

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Pride Church Leeds to celebrate special weekend

First published on: 10th July 2026

Pride Church Leeds will mark the 20th anniversary of Leeds Pride Festival next week with a special celebration at Leeds Minster.

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Thornhill mining disaster commemorated with new memorial and community gala

First published on: 8th July 2026

The tragic deaths of 139 miners in Thornhill were marked with the unveiling of a restored mining wheel in Thornhill Rectory Park and a community gala on Saturday, July 4.

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Abbey Grange celebrate successful Ofsted inspection

First published on: 7th July 2026

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy in the Leeds area is celebrating a highly positive Ofsted inspection outcome, with inspectors recognising the school’s strong standards, inclusive culture and ambitious provision for all pupils.

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New deacons ordained to begin ministry across diocese

First published on: 6th July 2026

Ten new deacons were ordained at a joyous service at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, July 4, and began their ministry at churches across the diocese.

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