News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Sex, death and Christian ethics all at a Dales church from Autumn

First published on: 7th August 2023

Sex, death, war and Artificial Intelligence are on the menu at Food for Thought talks by a leading theologian to be held in one of our Dales churches starting in September.

Special lakeside service for all takes place on Bank Holiday Sunday

First published on: 28th July 2023

A holiday time service held beside stunning Semerwater in the heart of the Dales takes place for parishioners and visitors on Sunday, August 27.

Community Garden brings people together in Bellerby

First published on: 19th July 2023

One of our Ripon churches has been celebrating community and the environment with their Community Garden.

Art in the Dale exhibition opens its doors at Kirkby Malham

First published on: 3rd July 2023

Art in the Dale, the annual exhibition by Malhamdale artists, has now opened at St Michael the Archangel, Kirkby Malham.

New deacons ordained at Bradford Cathedral

First published on: 1st July 2023

Services of joyful celebration have been held at Bradford Cathedral as we ordained this year’s class of new deacons.

People of Knaresborough 'Worship Local' at new service

First published on: 28th June 2023

Some 130 people recently gathered at Holy Trinity Knaresborough for the first ever ‘Worship Local’ event, drawing Christians in from across the town; some who already worship in Knaresborough but many who live in the town but worship elsewhere.

Priestings take place across diocese

First published on: 26th June 2023

Twenty-four deacons were ordained priests this weekend at services across the diocese.

Two new bishops for our diocese consecrated at York Minster

First published on: 22nd June 2023

Two new bishops for the Diocese of Leeds have been consecrated by the Archbishop of York at a packed service in York Minster.

From Altar Cloths to stunning Christening Gown

First published on: 21st June 2023

A beautiful christening gown made from altar cloths donated by St Michael’s and All Angels, Linton is being offered for use in churches, thanks to the generous work of two local women.

Pedal pilgrimage made between our three cathedrals

First published on: 20th June 2023

Thirteen cyclists took part in a day of cycling on Friday, June 9, with two riders heading from Ripon Cathedral to Bradford, ten from Bradford Cathedral to Wakefield, and one covering the entire journey!