News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Joyful reflections on the value for all of a vital Tanzania link

First published on: 15th August 2023

A recent celebration of a meaningful link between two sister parishes – one in the Calder Valley and one in Tanzania – was full of joy, prayer and personal reflections.

New deacons ordained at Bradford Cathedral

First published on: 1st July 2023

Services of joyful celebration have been held at Bradford Cathedral as we ordained this year’s class of new deacons.

Priestings take place across diocese

First published on: 26th June 2023

Twenty-four deacons were ordained priests this weekend at services across the diocese.

Two new bishops for our diocese consecrated at York Minster

First published on: 22nd June 2023

Two new bishops for the Diocese of Leeds have been consecrated by the Archbishop of York at a packed service in York Minster.

New bishops to be consecrated at York Minster on June 22

First published on: 6th June 2023

Two new bishops in the Diocese of Leeds will be consecrated at York Minster on Thursday, June 22.

Green Aware morning helps in Huddersfield church

First published on: 24th May 2023

People in Brownhill recently had the chance to learn more about caring for God’s creation, thanks to a Green Aware morning.

People discover the history of the community at Halifax church open day

First published on: 10th May 2023

Christ Church in Pellon, Halifax hosted an open to provide residents the chance to discover the history of the community at Christ Church and plans for the future.

Doxecology conference explores Christian response to climate change in Mixenden

First published on: 17th April 2023

How we respond to climate change as Christians is the topic of an upcoming weekend of events at one of our Huddersfield area churches.

Canon Hilary of Halifax Minster learns from the BBC, ITV and NHS in Lent journey

First published on: 12th April 2023

As we celebrate Easter, Revd Canon Hilary Barber, Vicar of Halifax Minster, has reflected on his Lent journey, which this year took him into the heart of public discourse.

Church 'writes its own poem' to help raise cash

First published on: 22nd March 2023

Church warden Trees Fewster has penned a poem as if written by her church to highlight its need for funds