New national safeguarding campaign keeps people at the centre
First published on: 26th May 2026The Church of England are launching a campaign to raise awareness of how to recognise and report safeguarding concerns, keeping people at the centre.
News and Communications
Bradford Cathedral to host Taizé-style worship
First published on: 20th May 2026People will have the chance to experience Taizé-style worship at an upcoming service at Bradford Cathedral, before a summer pilgrimage from our diocese.
Places of Worship Renewal Fund open for expressions of interest
First published on: 20th May 2026The Places of Worship Renewal Fund is now open for expressions of interest, with a deadline for the first round of Sunday, June 14.
Sacred Neighbours event brings people of faith together in Huddersfield
First published on: 19th May 2026People from different faiths and backgrounds from across the Huddersfield area recently gathered at Huddersfield Parish Church to discuss community and the challenges faced by all.
St Mary's Dunsforth welcomes all with new accessible facilities
First published on: 13th May 2026One of our Ripon area churches has put itself back at the heart of its community and is welcoming all in, thanks in part to support from the Diocese of Leeds.
Diocese of Leeds developing lay leaders from underrepresented communities
First published on: 13th May 2026The Diocese of Leeds is increasing its work to develop lay leaders from our most diverse contexts and in our most underrepresented areas, made possible by new funding awarded from the national church Diocesan Investment Programme.
St Lucius' Farnley Tyas swap unwanted items for flock of sheep
First published on: 12th May 2026St Lucius’ Farnley Tyas have recently hosted a highly successful ‘Crafty Swop Shop’ to support their twinned parish of Rorya in Tanzania.
Prayer pilgrimage around Keighley by local priest
First published on: 12th May 2026One of our Bradford priests has been on a prayer pilgrimage around his town aiming to pray for every street in the area.
Wakefield Cathedral open café to support older community
First published on: 11th May 2026Wakefield Cathedral has opened a not-for-profit café operated by Age UK Wakefield, aimed at providing support for older people in their community.
Churches across diocese share green learning as Demonstrator Churches
First published on: 6th May 2026Holy Trinity Skipton and Christ Church New Mill have recently completed works on their churches to become greener and more efficient, and are looking to share what they’ve learned as part of a national Demonstrator Church project.
