Wakefield | The Diocese of Leeds, Church of England

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...

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...

Wakefield church to run science faith outreach

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Fri, 27/08/2021 - 15:59

The relationship between science and faith will be explored at St Catherine’s Church Centre in Wakefield (pictured) as part of a project that's been awarded nearly £20,000. This funding, which came...

Historic area office sold

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Mon, 23/08/2021 - 15:15

The Wakefield Area Office are moving to new premises after the sale of Church House at the end of South Parade. Originally acquired as a gift by the Church of England from Miss Mary Thompson in the...

Pair of new Anglican chaplains join Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust

Submitted by chris.tate on Tue, 17/08/2021 - 13:33

A brace of new Anglican chaplains to the Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust serving Pinderfields, Dewsbury and Pontefract Hospitals have been licensed by the Rt Revd Tony Robinson, Bishop of Wakefield. Revd...

Out-of-this-world installation comes to Wakefield Cathedral

Submitted by jack.bacon on Wed, 04/08/2021 - 11:42

An out-of-this-world experience is heading to Wakefield Cathedral this summer, giving opportunities for people of all ages to learn more about the planet, have fun and think of the actions...

New virtual youth pilgrimages from our cathedrals

Submitted by jack.bacon on Mon, 19/07/2021 - 11:54

Young people from across the diocese will be embarking on digital journeys with our cathedrals this autumn, as we prepare to run our Virtual Youth Pilgrimage. Three themes will be explored at virtual...

Cycling successes between our cathedrals

Submitted by jack.bacon on Fri, 04/06/2021 - 11:55

Bradfordian cyclists joined a network of riders from every Church of England Cathedral, putting the new Cathedrals Cycle Route to the test for the World’s Biggest Bike Ride when it launched in Bike...

Cathedrals Cycle Route launches with ride between all cathedrals in the country

Submitted by jack.bacon on Tue, 25/05/2021 - 11:31

Cyclists from all three of our cathedrals will join a network of riders going between every Church of England cathedral next week, to help launch the Cathedrals Cycle Route. Our part of the route...

Archbishop of York pays his first visit to the diocese for an historic occasion

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 17/05/2021 - 18:03

The Archbishop of York has paid his first visit to our diocese to preach at Evensong on the 150th anniversary of the laying of a foundation stone. The Parish of St James the Great, Ryhill, Havercroft...