Halifax Minster Festival of Faith returns for third year
First published on: 13th February 2026Halifax Minster will be presenting their third Festival of Faith this year, which will run from Ash Wednesday through to Easter Day.
News and Communications
Bishops of the diocese send Lunar New Year greetings
First published on: 17th February 2026It is Lunar New Year today, and our bishops have sent greetings and best wishes to all who are celebrating as we enter the Year of the Horse.
Diocese of Leeds hosts Church of England Racial Justice Sunday online service
First published on: 9th February 2026The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to host the Church of England’s online service to mark Racial Justice Sunday on Sunday, February 8.
Bishops of the diocese stand in solidarity with Jewish communities
First published on: 15th December 2025The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds stand in solidarity with Jewish communities in the diocese and beyond, following the attack in Sydney.
Diocesan Black History Month service held
First published on: 4th November 2025Some 60 people attended a diocesan service to mark Black History Month on Saturday, November 1.
Church of England shares Black History Month resources
First published on: 7th October 2025With Black History Month happening in October, the Church of England have shared a suite of resources to mark the month, including a video commissioned by the Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield.
People come together to Celebrate Huddersfield
First published on: 23rd September 2025People from across Huddersfield gathered at Huddersfield Parish Church to celebrate the town on Saturday, September 20.
Bishop Smitha leads positive conversations about faith this Lent
First published on: 15th April 2025Halifax Minster’s Festival of Faith has allowed a range of diverse voices to be heard, particularly as part of the Minster’s In Conversation series.
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 Smitha to lead pilgrimage to Taizé this summer
First published on: 11th April 2024The Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield, will be leading a pilgrimage to Taizé this summer.
