News & Stories


Special service of Prayer and Reflection

Our Bishops and civic guests will attend a special Cathedral service open to the public tomorrow evening at 6.30pm at St Mary de Castro Church in Leicester.


Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

This is a significant bereavement for our nation and will be felt deeply by many of us.


Touring in Truro - Cathedral Choir’s Cornwall adventure

As well as singing almost daily services in Truro Cathedral, the group made the most of the time in Cornwall with a full programme of activities


Tributes to Sir David Samworth

The Bishop and Dean of Leicester and our Director of Education react to the sad news of his death.


Ten years since the dig that found King Richard III

August 2022 brings the 10th anniversary of the Greyfriars archaeological dig in Leicester, which uncovered the remains of King's remains.


Joining UK faith institutions in global divestment announcement 

Leicester Cathedral and diocese are among 35 faith institutions from seven countries announcing divestment from fossil fuel companies. 


Taking action to protect the planet 

A summary of our climate change story so far including recent decisions to disinvest in fossil fuel companies


New stone grotesques arrive at Leicester Cathedral

Four newly carved creatures with special symbolism for Leicestershire will be installed on the Cathedral walls


Bishop and Dean pay tribute to former Leicestershire Police Chief Constable

They join thousands in mourning the loss of Simon Cole


Cathedrals are at the heart of Covid recovery says lead Dean.

The Dean of Leicester speaks as national reports are published

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