Bishop John of Tanzania visits Diocese of Leeds
First published on: 20th November 2025The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd John Msuma of the Diocese of Tarime in Tanzania for a visit recently.
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Recent visit shows diocesan support for church in Sudan
First published on: 16th December 2024People in our link diocese of Sudan have been supported by a recent visit from the Revd Canon Anne Russell, Team Rector of the Seacroft Parish and Co-Chair of our Sudan Link Group.
Diocese of Leeds welcomes Bishop Moses from Tanzania
First published on: 26th November 2024The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to host the Rt Revd Moses Yamo, Bishop of Rorya in Tanzania, on a visit last week.
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.
Cut arms supply to Sudan and restore diplomatic presence, urges Bishop Nick
First published on: 17th September 2024Arms supplies to Sudan must be severed and British diplomatic presence in the war torn country be restored, Bishop Nick told the House of Lords recently.
Bishop George Okoth from Tanzania is visiting us this month
First published on: 10th September 2024Bishop George Okoth and his wife are coming from our Link diocese of Mara in Tanzania to visit us later this month, including a special welcome service at Wakefield Cathedral.
Bishop Nick and Bishop Toby take messages of support to war-torn Sudan
First published on: 26th June 2024The plight of people in war-torn Sudan was witnessed first hand by Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines and Bishop of Bradford, Toby Howarth during a recent visit to our link diocese.
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.
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.
The importance of our global Christian links affirmed by Synod
First published on: 18th March 2024Work to nurture and grow global Christian relationships through our network of Link Dioceses has been endorsed by Synod.
