Bishop Jonathan | The Diocese of Leeds, Church of England

Strong support for farmers at Ripon Cathedral's Plough Sunday

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 14/01/2019 - 09:47

Farming life has been celebrated in style at Ripon Cathedral's annual Plough Sunday which marks the traditional return to agricultural work after the Twelve Days of Christmas. Bishop Helen-Ann...

Bishops’ Christmas prayers go online

Submitted by john-carter on Tue, 18/12/2018 - 11:35

This Christmas our bishops are taking to social media to share their messages and prayers for Christmas from their area of the Diocese of Leeds. The five area bishops as well as Bishop Nick have used...

London must hear urgent shouts in support of our rural schools, says Bishop Jonathan

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 11:36

National decision makers must create structured solutions to rural education problems and hear the needs of our countryside schools, says Bishop Jonathan Gibbs in an article for the Yorkshire Post. “...

‘Inspiring’ - conference for small church schools at Allerton Castle

Submitted by john-carter on Mon, 19/11/2018 - 17:19

The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has been hosting a strategic and inspiring conference for heads, teachers and governors of small and rural church schools across Yorkshire held at Allerton Castle near...

New team of community chaplains will reach out across Calderdale

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 31/10/2018 - 10:18

A new scheme to equip and support local Christians to provide prayerful care and help to communities across Calderdale has been launched in Halifax's Piece Hall. Calderdale Chaplains will see...

Schools Welcome Badge awarded to churches in the Diocese

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 25/10/2018 - 09:34

More local schools could be heading to three churches in Leeds and Dewsbury after they were awarded the Schools Welcome Badge. Dewsbury Minster, Thornhill Parish Church and Leeds Minster were all...

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...