Bishop Jonathan | The Diocese of Leeds, Church of England

New church kitchen is fit for a local Time Lord

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 15/10/2018 - 12:04

New toilets and catering facilities at St Aidan's, Skelmanthorpe have brought it bang up to date and ready for a bright future. The self-funded scheme included two toilets, one with disabled access...

Former PM Gordon Brown is guest speaker at church-backed lecture

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 15/10/2018 - 10:20

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown will give the annual Harold Wilson Lecture next month - 'Purpose in Politics' at an event supported by the diocese at the University of Huddersfield. As Labour...

Warmest welcome for Wakefield Cathedral's new Dean

Submitted by chris.tate on Sun, 30/09/2018 - 07:46

A packed Wakefield Cathedral gave the warmest of welcomes to its new dean, Revd Canon Simon Cowling and rang with applause at his installation. Civic dignitaries and some 500 wellwishers from across...

Blessings to our Jewish friends as they celebrate their New Year

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 10/09/2018 - 11:53

At the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, our six bishops have sent their greetings to Jewish communities in the region. The message reads: On behalf of the Anglican Diocese of Leeds, we...

Young choristers sing out beneath England's tallest spire

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 15:47

Five members of the Young Voices children's choir from Holy Trinity & St Jude's, Halifax, spent four unforgettable days in Salisbury last week as members of the Royal School of Church Music's new...

Cancer Support charity announces regional base at Kirkheaton Parish Church

Submitted by john-carter on Wed, 18/07/2018 - 09:41

A national Christian cancer support organisation which offers prayer and spiritual support to people affected by cancer and their family and friends is to open a regional and diocesan base at...

Archdeacon Anne celebrates 25 years of ordained ministry

Submitted by john-carter on Tue, 03/07/2018 - 10:38

The Archdeacon of Halifax, the Ven Dr Anne Dawtry, was among the first wave of women to be ordained as priests and last weekend, July 1, she celebrated the 25th anniversary of her ordination at a...

BBC Countryfile discusses rural schools with Bishop Jonathan

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 02/07/2018 - 15:43

BBC Countryfile came from the Dales this month as it looked at the pressures faced by rural schools and included an interview with Bishop Jonathan Gibbs, who has the education brief for the diocese...

'Raring to go', eighteen men and women are ordained as deacons

Submitted by john-carter on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 10:17

Eighteen men and women have begun ministry as deacons in parish churches across the diocese following two joyful services held on Saturday 30 June in Ripon Cathedral led by the Anglican Bishop of...

Nineteen new "Ambassadors of Christ" ordained across our diocese

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 25/06/2018 - 13:22

Priests are ambassadors of Christ, both servants and followers of God - and will also be asked for their expertise on every aspect of humanity, said Bishop Tony at one of the five priesting services...