News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Art for wellbeing's sake draws a crowd to one of our churches

First published on: 4th May 2023

Some 30 people enjoyed an Art and Wellbeing workshop at Settle Parish Church, led by stained glass and community artist Linda Baines, and Shaeron Caton-Rose, an installation and printmaking artist.

New Bishop of Ripon explores her new patch with first day adventure

First published on: 28th April 2023

Our next Bishop of Ripon, Revd Canon Anna Eltringham enjoyed a packed day meeting people in parishes following the announcement of her new role.

Revd Canon Anna Eltringham to be the new Bishop of Ripon

First published on: 27th April 2023

The Revd Canon Anna Eltringham, currently the Team Rector for Oxted, in the Diocese of Southwark, will be the new Bishop of Ripon, Downing Street announced this morning.

Bishop Helen-Ann Hartley inaugurated at Newcastle Cathedral

First published on: 24th April 2023

Some thousand people gathered at Newcastle Cathedral to celebrate the inauguration of the Right Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley as the 13th Bishop of Newcastle.

Pet service in Bellerby blesses pets past and present

First published on: 19th April 2023

A recent pet service in Bellerby gave people the opportunity to celebrate and pray for their pets, past and present.

Families flock to the Ripon Cathedral Spring Food Home & Garden Fair

First published on: 19th April 2023

Hundreds of families poured through the doors of Ripon Cathedral to enjoy this years Spring Food, Home & Garden Fair.

Good Friday marked by mini Dales pilgrimage to three churches

First published on: 8th April 2023

Good Friday was marked by a mini pilgrimage through stunning Dales scenery by walkers from the churches of Gargrave, Coniston Cold and Kirkby Malham.

Palm Sunday procession packs Skipton at start of Holy Week

First published on: 3rd April 2023

Hordes of people gathered in Skipton to watch or take part in the town’s Palm Sunday Procession.

People of all faiths gather for community Iftar in Pendle

First published on: 31st March 2023

Some 300 people of different faiths came together for the first ever community Iftar to held in Barnoldswick in our Ripon Episcopal Area.

Workshops share new ideas for heating our churches

First published on: 22nd March 2023

Despite the intervention of North Yorkshire snow, some 40 people from 25 parishes attended two heating workshops at Embsay on Saturday, March 18.