Diocese of Leeds supports Vocations Sunday on April 26
First published on: 20th April 2026Vocations Sunday is on Sunday, April 26, and the Diocese of Leeds is supporting the day with resources, an event and a new video.
News and Communications
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.
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.
Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral to help churches become Pilgrim Places
First published on: 12th January 2026Churches from across the diocese will be able to learn about how pilgrimages can help them engage with their communities and beyond at a Pilgrimages Day at Ripon Cathedral on Friday, January 30.
Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt is new Interim Dean of Bradford
First published on: 9th January 2026The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to announce that the Revd Canon Jonathan Triffitt has been appointed as Interim Dean of Bradford for a period of three years.
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.
Dean Andy Bowerman to leave Bradford Cathedral in new year
First published on: 3rd November 2025The Very Revd Andy Bowerman, Dean of Bradford, has announced that he shall be leaving Bradford Cathedral to take up a new role in the new year.
Churches encouraged to mark Fairtrade Fortnight and Do It Fair
First published on: 12th September 2025Churches across the diocese are being encouraged to engage with this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight campaign, ‘Do It Fair’.
Friends and family gather at a special farewell service for Dean Simon
First published on: 7th July 2025Dean of Wakefield Simon Cowling was joined by many well-wishers at his farewell service, held in what he called “a cathedral without frontiers”.
