Deaf Ministry Team help people enjoy Christmas
First published on: 6th January 2026Users of British Sign Language were able to take part in Christmas services and events throughout December 2025 thanks to the Diocese of Leeds Deaf Ministry Team.
News and Communications
Christ Church Upper Armley receive national Growing Faith Foundation grant
First published on: 18th December 2025Christ Church Upper Armley in the Leeds area has received a national Growing Faith Foundation grant.
Faith leaders in Bradford express solidarity following Sydney attack
First published on: 18th December 2025Faith leaders from the Bradford area have expressed their solidarity, following the attack in Sydney.
Bishops of the diocese stand in solidarity with Jewish communities
First published on: 15th December 2025The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish communities in the diocese and beyond, following the attack in Sydney.
Leeds area pupil elected Leeds Children's Mayor 2025
First published on: 9th December 2025A pupil from one of our Leeds area schools has been chosen as the Leeds Children’s Mayor for 2025.
New posters share Jesus' love for all this Christmas
First published on: 8th December 2025The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this Christmas.
St Matthew's Leyburn warms up for winter with new electrical heaters
First published on: 4th December 2025One of our Ripon area churches has been warming up for the winter and going green at the same time, thanks to a new electrical power and heating project.
Anglican Diocese of Leeds in top ten of charities to work for in UK
First published on: 3rd December 2025The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has been named one of the top ten charities in the country to work for, according to Best Companies.
New art exhibition challenges us to end violence towards women and girls
First published on: 2nd December 2025Ripon Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of art created by prisoners at HMP Hull on the theme of ‘Leave Her Alone’, supported by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, and the Mothers’ Union in the diocese.
Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday to be new Dean of Wakefield
First published on: 1st December 2025The Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday has been appointed as the next Dean of Wakefield.
