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New Archdeacon for Halifax joins our diocese at Wakefield Cathedral

First published on: 28th February 2022

The Ven Bill Braviner, former Incumbent of St Peter Stockton-on-Tees and St John Elton, has been installed as ...


Growing young people as Christians at St Chad\'s Church

First published on: 24th February 2022

A new youth group at St Chad’s Church Far Headingley is celebrating half a year of existence ...


Bishop Nick reflects on the unfolding tragedy in Ukraine

First published on: 24th February 2022

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds has written an immediate response to the unfolding situation in ...


Bishop Nick asks for prayers for Ukraine

First published on: 24th February 2022

The Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has asked for prayers for the people of Ukraine: “...


Prayer comes to the streets of Huddersfield

First published on: 23rd February 2022

A new app is bringing prayer to the streets of Huddersfield this Lent. Pray HD is the initiative ...


TV star Jane McDonald visits Wakefield churches as part of new series

First published on: 21st February 2022

The first episode of Jane McDonald’s new series 'My Yorkshire' saw the Wakefield born singer and ...


BBC documentary to feature one of our new curates

First published on: 21st February 2022

A new member of our clergy features in a BBC current affairs series that looks at the changing ...


Diocese of Leeds in top ten charity employers in the country

First published on: 18th February 2022

The Diocese of Leeds is honoured to be in the top ten charities to work for in the ...


Diocese will welcome new Archdeacon of Halifax at Wakefield Cathedral service

First published on: 17th February 2022

An official service of welcome to install Revd Bill Braviner as the next Archdeacon of Halifax will take ...


Ultramarathon runners replenish at Ripon area church

First published on: 17th February 2022

One of our churches in the Ripon area has been able to show off its new facilities recently ...

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