News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Special event highlights hidden tragedy of modern slavery

First published on: 28th September 2023

How victims of modern slavery are secretly exploited in our communities was the subject of a recent event, hosted by Wellsprings Together at Bradford’s Fountains Church.

Modern slavery subject of upcoming workshop

First published on: 6th September 2023

How we can spot and support those affected by modern slavery is the subject of an upcoming workshop.

Pop out of the rain into Bradford Cathedral's summer Pop-up Cafe

First published on: 2nd August 2023

Bradford Cathedral is hosting a special Pop-up Café for a month, selling a range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and made-to-order food in its beautiful and dry building.

Leeds and Liverpool Canal ride will raise funds for church youth work

First published on: 5th July 2023

Freewheeling Revd Brian Greenfield of St Paul’s Shipley, will soon pedal off on a 100-mile sponsored bike ride in aid of the church’s Children and Youth Work.

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Prayer meeting for Sudan to be held

First published on: 3rd July 2023

As the crisis in Sudan continues, one of our Bradford area churches is holding a prayer vigil.

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.

Bradford church greens community with new eco garden

First published on: 30th June 2023

One of our Bradford churches is helping their area be greener with their new eco garden.

Bradford Mission Apprentices celebrate successes as they finish

First published on: 29th June 2023

Faithful service and developed leadership were celebrated recently at an evening of joy and fun held for our Bradford Mission Apprentices, as the current cohort come to the end of their time with us.

Priestings take place across diocese

First published on: 26th June 2023

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

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!