News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Pilgrim Places: Kildwick and Skipton

First published on: 2nd September 2026

Many of us have special 'Pilgrim Places' - sites that are often beautiful, maybe historic, but which all give us a sense of belonging and perspective and of being closer to God. We have been spotlighting some of the places in our diocese that are very special for many, and today are looking at a new five-mile pilgrimage launching this autumn that connects two Pilgrim Places and two episcopal areas of the diocese, along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Bridging gaps with a family fun day

First published on: 25th August 2026

Christians and Muslims in Shipley are inviting their local community to join them for family fun day this Thursday as they celebrate six months of getting to know each other.

New deacons ordained to begin ministry across diocese

First published on: 6th July 2026

Ten new deacons were ordained at a joyous service at Bradford Cathedral on Saturday, July 4, and began their ministry at churches across the diocese.

Bridging divides across our diocese

First published on: 30th June 2026

Anglicans from across our diocese have been looking at how local churches can best support their communities in bringing people together and working to build bridges where there is division.

Bradford Cathedral appoint Dipika Kaushal as new Chief Operating Officer

First published on: 19th June 2026

Bradford Cathedral is delighted to announce the appointment of Dipika Kaushal as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Bradford Cathedral to host Taizé-style worship

First published on: 20th May 2026

People will have the chance to experience Taizé-style worship at an upcoming service at Bradford Cathedral, before a summer pilgrimage from our diocese.

Diocese of Leeds developing lay leaders from underrepresented communities

First published on: 13th May 2026

The 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.

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Prayer pilgrimage around Keighley by local priest

First published on: 12th May 2026

One of our Bradford priests has been on a prayer pilgrimage around his town aiming to pray for every street in the area.

St Andrew's Keighley is greener and brighter thanks to new LEDs

First published on: 27th April 2026

One of our Bradford area churches is brighter and greener, thanks to new LED lights supported in part by the Diocese of Leeds.

Shipley churches and Wellsprings Together bring fun to community

First published on: 21st April 2026

Shipley churches and Wellsprings Together have recently held a Fun Day bringing together people from across the community.