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New book for Advent and Christmas

First published on: 27th October 2022

Alison Askew, a retired priest living in Ripon, has written a short book for Advent and Christmas. It ...


Call to Prayer for COP27 Climate Talks

First published on: 26th October 2022

Christians across the diocese are being invited to join in a daily act of prayer for world leaders ...


Our bishops send message of greetings to mark Diwali

First published on: 24th October 2022

As Hindu people celebrate Diwali, their festival of light triumphing over darkness, our bishops have sent a ...


Bishop Arun licences his first priest for Leeds

First published on: 24th October 2022

After his first few weeks as the Bishop of Kirkstall, the Rt Revd Arun Arora has licenced ...


Bradford Cathedral hosts prayers for peace in Congo as part of Black History Month

First published on: 24th October 2022

Prayers for the Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of Black History Month, have taken place at an ...


Bishop Helen-Ann announced as the new Bishop of Newcastle

First published on: 20th October 2022

Downing Street has announced the appointment of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, currently Bishop of Ripon, as ...


Warm Spaces toolkit launched to help welcome hard-pressed people this Winter

First published on: 19th October 2022

A new toolkit to help our church buildings function efficiently as Warm Spaces and welcome those struggling with ...


Pastoral care during the pandemic awarded by BBC

First published on: 19th October 2022

A member of St John's Yeadon has received an award from the BBC, recognising their outstanding community ...


October Synod hears of facing the future with confidence

First published on: 17th October 2022

How the diocese faces the challenges of the next few months and beyond with faith and confidence was&...


Synod hears how the liberating power of God gives support in turbulent times

First published on: 15th October 2022

The liberating power of God was the overarching message at the diocese’s 23rd synod, which met online ...

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