Pilgrimage routes in the Fountains Benefice launch on Saturday, March 21
First published on: 11th March 2026Three modern pilgrimage routes linking village churches across rural parishes in North Yorkshire are to be officially launched in March.
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PCCs encouraged by Diocesan Synod to reflect on supporting clergy wellbeing
First published on: 11th March 2026Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) from across the diocese have been asked by Diocesan Synod to reflect on the Church of England’s ‘Covenant for the Care and Wellbeing of Clergy’.
New Networking Coordinator appointed in Skipton as part of rural change project
First published on: 10th March 2026Skipton Deanery members recently welcomed the Revd Tom Lusty as their new Networking Coordinator as part of a pilot rural change project supported by the diocese.
Dean Philip Hobday installed as Dean of Wakefield
First published on: 9th March 2026Wakefield Cathedral welcomed guests from across the city, county and wider Diocese of Leeds on Saturday, March 7 for a joyful service marking the installation of the Very Revd Dr Philip Hobday as Dean of Wakefield.
Schools across diocese celebrate World Book Day
First published on: 6th March 2026Schools from across the diocese took part in World Book Day, with teachers and pupils dressing up to celebrate books and reading.
People explore vocations together at diocesan event at Leeds Minster
First published on: 5th March 2026People from across the diocese came together at one of our Exploring Vocations Together events at Leeds Minster to reflect on how God calls people into ministry and service.
Trinity Church Ossett run Messy Church thanks to diocesan grant
First published on: 4th March 2026Trinity Church in Ossett in the Wakefield area have been able to launch a new Messy Church service, thanks in part to a small grant from the Diocese of Leeds.
Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt licensed as Interim Dean of Bradford
First published on: 3rd March 2026The Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt was licensed as Interim Dean of Bradford on Sunday, March 1 by the Rt Revd Toby Howarth, Acting Bishop of Leeds.
Prayer vigils at our cathedrals during Crown Nomination Commission meetings
First published on: 25th February 2026The Crown Nomination Commission for the Diocese of Leeds, the group choosing who the next Bishop of Leeds will be, starts meeting soon, and our cathedrals will be holding prayer vigils on the days of their meetings.
Twelve women declare faith in Jesus at service in HMP and YOI New Hall
First published on: 25th February 2026Twelve women in His Majesty’s Prison and Youth Offenders Institute New Hall recently publicly affirmed their faith in Jesus through baptism and confirmation.
