News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Leeds and Liverpool Canal ride will raise funds for church youth work

First published on: 5th July 2023

Freewheeling Revd Brian Greenfield of St Paul’s Shipley, will soon pedal off on a 100-mile sponsored bike ride in aid of the church’s Children and Youth Work.

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Prayer meeting for Sudan to be held

First published on: 3rd July 2023

As the crisis in Sudan continues, one of our Bradford area churches is holding a prayer vigil.

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.

Bradford church greens community with new eco garden

First published on: 30th June 2023

One of our Bradford churches is helping their area be greener with their new eco garden.

Bradford Mission Apprentices celebrate successes as they finish

First published on: 29th June 2023

Faithful service and developed leadership were celebrated recently at an evening of joy and fun held for our Bradford Mission Apprentices, as the current cohort come to the end of their time with us.

Priestings take place across diocese

First published on: 26th June 2023

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

Pedal pilgrimage made between our three cathedrals

First published on: 20th June 2023

Thirteen cyclists took part in a day of cycling on Friday, June 9, with two riders heading from Ripon Cathedral to Bradford, ten from Bradford Cathedral to Wakefield, and one covering the entire journey!

The Cathedrals Cycle Route Relay returns with local Yorkshire route

First published on: 24th May 2023

This summer local cyclists will be invited to make a pedal pilgrimage from either Ripon Cathedral to Bradford Cathedral, or Bradford Cathedral to Wakefield Cathedral, as part of this year’s national ‘Cathedrals Cycle Route’.

‘Prayers for Sudan’ to be held in Bradford Cathedral

First published on: 24th April 2023

A short service will be held at Bradford Cathedral on Tuesday, April 25 at 5:30pm to offer prayers to those caught up in the conflict that has erupted in Sudan over the last week.

Bradford Mission Apprentices recruiting for 2023

First published on: 13th April 2023

The Diocese of Leeds is offering the opportunity to join its two-year Bradford Mission Apprentice scheme from September 2023.