We can find hope in the darkness, says Bishop Nick
First published on: 25th December 2024How we find hope in the difficulties of today's world is the topic of Bishop Nick's Christmas message for 2024.
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Let's bring truth and realism back following election, writes Bishop Nick
First published on: 8th July 2024Following last week's General Election, the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has written about the importance of realism and truth returning to our national culture.
Diocesan Synod tackles busy agenda in last meeting of triennium
First published on: 17th June 2024How we continue to grow God’s Kingdom here in our region was the theme of the most recent Diocesan Synod, which took place on Saturday, June 15 in Leeds.
50 Daily Devotions engage people with Rhythm of Life
First published on: 22nd May 2024People from across the diocese and beyond have been engaging with our Rhythm of Life initiative, with 50 Daily Devotions between Easter and Pentecost.
Bishop Nick issues ecumenical call for support for Sudan
First published on: 1st May 2024The Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has issued a joint statement with Bishop Paul Swarbrick, Lead Bishop for Africa for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, calling for more attention to be paid to the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
Diocesan Interns prayed for by Bishop Nick
First published on: 29th April 2024Our Bradford Mission Apprentices and Leeds & Harrogate Interns, all part of our Diocesan Internship Programme, enjoyed a great start to their summer term thanks to Bishop Nick’s invitation to a lunch at Hollin House recently.
God is with us in this dark world, says Bishop Nick this Christmas
First published on: 20th December 2023God comes into the difficult world we find ourselves in to be with us, the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, says in his Christmas message.
Our bishops pray and call for peace in Israel and Palestine
First published on: 9th October 2023Following the recent violence in Israel and Palestine, the six bishops of the Diocese of Leeds have made a statement calling for peace and justice.
Diocese comes together to reaffirm faith
First published on: 6th April 2023Hundreds of clergy and lay people gathered in Wakefield Cathedral on Maundy Thursday, April 6, to renew their vows and commitment to God.
Let's be 'agents of hope, delight and joy' this Easter, says Bishop Nick
First published on: 6th April 2023We are called to be ‘agents of hope, delight and joy’ this Easter, said Bishop Nick in his Easter message to the diocese.
