New Church Army Evangelist in our diocese commissioned
First published on: 15th July 2026A new Church Army Evangelist serving ministries in the diocese has been commissioned at a service recently.
News and Communications
Thornhill mining disaster commemorated with new memorial and community gala
First published on: 8th July 2026The tragic deaths of 139 miners in Thornhill were marked with the unveiling of a restored mining wheel in Thornhill Rectory Park and a community gala on Saturday, July 4.
Windrush Day 2026 marked in Huddersfield
First published on: 30th June 2026Windrush Day 2026 was marked in Huddersfield with the unveiling of a tapestry sharing the history of African Caribbean people.
Sacred Neighbours event brings people of faith together in Huddersfield
First published on: 19th May 2026People from different faiths and backgrounds from across the Huddersfield area recently gathered at Huddersfield Parish Church to discuss community and the challenges faced by all.
Diocese of Leeds developing lay leaders from underrepresented communities
First published on: 13th May 2026The Diocese of Leeds is increasing its work to develop lay leaders from our most diverse contexts and in our most underrepresented areas, made possible by new funding awarded from the national church Diocesan Investment Programme.
St Lucius' Farnley Tyas swap unwanted items for flock of sheep
First published on: 12th May 2026St Lucius’ Farnley Tyas have recently hosted a highly successful ‘Crafty Swop Shop’ to support their twinned parish of Rorya in Tanzania.
Holy Nativity Mixenden celebrate new altar frontal
First published on: 23rd March 2026Holy Nativity Mixenden have recently celebrated their new altar frontal at one of their monthly Rock Mass services, for which the new frontal was designed.
Diocese of Leeds awarded major national funding for growth and transformation
First published on: 16th March 2026The Diocese of Leeds has been awarded over £11 million from the national church to significantly invest in children and young peoples’ work, developing more leaders in our churches and supporting the next wave of grafts and plants in the city of Leeds.
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.
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.
