Sweden comes to Wakefield thanks to a link visit
First published on: 4th March 2025Our longstanding link with the Diocese of Skara, Sweden, was refreshed through a recent visit by the new Bishop of Skara, Ulrica Fritzson.
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Dean Simon to retire from Wakefield Cathedral in July
First published on: 16th February 2025The Dean of Wakefield, the Very Revd Simon Cowling, announced this morning in Wakefield Cathedral that he will be retiring on Thursday, July 31 this year.
Bradford Cathedral holds Legal Service on Racial Justice Sunday
First published on: 10th February 2025Bradford Cathedral have hosted the annual Bradford and District Legal Service, which also considered matters of racial justice, as it was held on Racial Justice Sunday.
Dean Andy runs, cycles and swims to raise money for Bradford Cathedral
First published on: 5th February 2025The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, is taking part in a international triathlon on Saturday, February 8, and you can support the Cathedral by donating today to the ‘Dean Andy Dares!’ appeal.
Holocaust Memorial Day marked across diocese
First published on: 28th January 2025Holocaust Memorial Day has been marked across the Diocese of Leeds.
Revd Peter Gunstone appointed as Canon Precentor of Carlisle Cathedral
First published on: 12th January 2025The Revd Peter Gunstone has been appointed as a Residentiary Canon and Precentor of Carlisle Cathedral, it has been announced today.
Cathedral organ recitals help launch Bradford City of Culture 2025
First published on: 3rd January 2025Bradford Cathedral's free organ recitals return next week to kick off City of Culture 2025 with a Music in Times of War theme.
Community cycling group makes interfaith visit to Bradford Cathedral
First published on: 12th November 2024A two-wheeled interfaith visit happened recently when the Bolton Road Community Cycling Club of Bradford rode to the city’s cathedral for the first stop of their annual Yatra bike ride.
Bishop of Mara visits to recommit our link with Tanzania
First published on: 1st October 2024Last week the diocese was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd George Okoth, Bishop of Mara in Tanzania, and his wife Janet for a visit to explore and solidify our links with the region.
Wakefield choristers celebrate RSCM awards
First published on: 30th September 2024Royal School of Church Music bronze, silver, and gold awards were recently presented to 10 choristers at Wakefield Cathedral.
