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Virtual pilgrimages launch from our cathedrals

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 19/10/2021 - 16:01

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to launch our Virtual Youth Pilgrimages from our three Cathedrals. The online pilgrimages from Bradford, Ripon and Wakefield Cathedrals have been designed for primary...

Our diocese plays its part in climate change debate

Submitted by chris.tate on Fri, 15/10/2021 - 17:17

Our diocese was well represented at a meeting of Harrogate’s business community that discussed the challenges of climate change and net-zero emissions. Speakers at the Business Net Zero Conference at...

Northumbrian Sagas at Ripon Cathedral

Explore the Norse legend surrounding the dragon Fafnir and Sigurd - slayer of dragons - through song, dance and music! Dragons will be descending on Ripon this Autumn as we celebrate our city’s ancient heritage, which includes an unassuming stone housed in the Library at Ripon Cathedral. Known as the Sigurd Stone, this remnant of a grave stone may well have stood atop the grave of a Norse settler in Ripon who died in the 9th/10th centuries.

Special blessing for famous Stump Cross Caverns in the Dales

Submitted by chris.tate on Wed, 13/10/2021 - 13:06

A unique blessing has taken place at the famous Stump Cross Caverns, deep in the Yorkshire Dales. Revd Darryl Hall, vicar of The United Parish of Upper Nidderdale, was asked to bless the caves ahead...

Sapling planted by Bishop Helen-Ann as part of royal initiative

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 13/10/2021 - 11:31

Children at one of our schools in the Ripon area have had a new tree planted as part of a royal initiative, with the blessing of a bishop. The Rt Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, Bishop of Ripon, was...

Virtual Youth Pilgrimages from our cathedrals kick off next week

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 13/10/2021 - 11:03

Young people from across the diocese will be embarking on digital journeys with our cathedrals next week, as they prepare to run Virtual Youth Pilgrimages. Three themes will be explored in the...

Virtual video service from ecumenical team after no Nidderdale Show this year

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 21/09/2021 - 14:23

The Nidderdale Show is not taking place this year, but churches in the area are making sure their flock know they are still being prayed for thanks to a new virtual video service. The agricultural...

Best churchyard in the Dales named by national charity

Submitted by chris.tate on Thu, 16/09/2021 - 13:00

One of our churchyards in the Dales has been declared the best in North Yorkshire and praised for its wonderful range of wildlife. St Mary’s Church, Kettlewell is the “overall and unanimous winner”...

Art of stained glass to be celebrated in Denton

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 31/08/2021 - 10:29

St Helen’s Denton will be celebrating the art of stained glass by hosting a traveling art exhibition this September. The Teithiau exhibition, taking place on September 11 and 12 from 10am to 5pm, is...

Former police inspector takes the reins as a rector in Craven

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 26/07/2021 - 11:06

A former Police Inspector has been made rector of Thornton-in-Craven, Marton and Broughton. Revd Robert Findlow was inducted by the Archdeacon of Richmond and Craven, Jonathan Gough at a service led...