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...

Places of Welcome is a fresh initiative to combat loneliness and social isolation which has been launched in Bradford and will roll out across our diocese. As plans for doctors to prescribe...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“It was an excellent day with inspirational speakers. Thank you to all the organisers. My expectations were greatly exceeded.” (Linda Collingwood) “Thank you for an amazing, God-centred day at #...

The diocese is being encouraged to pray for its new deacons and priests, being ordained at ongoing ‘Petertide’ services. An ‘Ember card’ has been published to be downloaded and used to pray for the...