News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Hairy Friar to lose his locks in aid of Rainbow Junktion food charity

First published on: 10th May 2023

Brother Magnus, a Franciscan Friar who attends All Hallows Leeds, is bidding farewell to his luxuriant locks to raise funds for its Rainbow Junktion charity that tackles food poverty, fights food waste and builds community.

St Oswald's Guisley parishioner walks to Parliament to raise funds and awareness

First published on: 12th April 2023

A parishioner from one of our Leeds area churches is walking a ‘Pathway to Parliament’ to raise funds and awareness for a charity supporting those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

Art exhibition shares Crucifixion in new way at St Martin's Potternewton

First published on: 3rd April 2023

A fresh and modern take on the Crucifixion is being shared with people in the Leeds area, thanks to St Martin’s Potternewton.

Dramatic church trail guides schoolchildren through the Easter story

First published on: 29th March 2023

Children and staff at Bramley St Peter's Primary School have been immersed in the story of Easter this week, thanks to a dramatic Story Trail at their church.

Weapons Disposal Bins installed with the help of Churches Together in Leeds

First published on: 28th March 2023

Leaders of Chapeltown and Harehills Churches Together have come together to help tackle and reduce violent crime in Leeds with the installation of two specialist weapons disposal bins.

Prayer vigils for Ukraine take place across diocese

First published on: 24th February 2023

Services have taken place across the diocese marking the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as people continue to pray for peace and justice in the region.

Prayer vigil for Ukraine at Holy Trinity Boar Lane

First published on: 20th February 2023

Prayers for Ukraine will be shared at Holy Trinity Boar Lane in Leeds this Friday, to mark the first year of the conflict in the country.

Hong Kong arrivals welcomed and baptised by Leeds Church

First published on: 18th January 2023

New arrivals from Hong Kong continue to be supported and welcomed by St Barnabas’ Church in Alwoodley.

Bishop Nick visits Leeds school

First published on: 12th January 2023

Bishop Nick has been seeing what goes on in our schools, with a recent visit to Whinmoor St Paul’s in Leeds.

Leeds church holds Royal Navy service

First published on: 20th December 2022

The company of HMS Ceres RN, located at Carlton Barracks held their annual carol service at All Souls (Hook Memorial) Church, Little London, Leeds on Thursday, December 15.