News & Stories


Introducing Adam Clarke - Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager

18th September 2024

We are delighted to announce that Adam Clarke has joined the diocese as Net Zero Carbon Programme Manager and will be operating across the dioceses of Leicester and Peterborough.

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The Village Heart at St John’s: A New Chapter for Donisthorpe

16th September 2024

The historic church was recently rededicated by Bishop Saju during a service of thanksgiving, marking the completion of a significant reordering project. The ambitious plan, aptly named ‘The Village Heart at St John’s’ has transformed the church into a welcoming and versatile space for the entire community.

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St Mary’s Lutterworth opens new community centre after major renovation project

30th August 2024

After much hard work, planning, preparation and prayer, St Mary’s Church in Lutterworth has recently opened the Churchgate Community Centre - a newly renovated space in the town, dedicated to the community.

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Church Drawings on Display at Hayley Fern’s ‘Nature and Nurture’ Exhibition

12th August 2024

Local artist Hayley Fern is well known by many for her ambitious project to draw every church building in the Diocese of Leicester. Her first solo exhibition is now on display at Coalville C.A.N. until 19 August 2024, featuring nature inspired paintings alongside a selection of her church drawings.

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Sixtieth Anniversary Celebrations for LeicesterShire Historic Churches Trust

9th February 2024

The LeicesterShire Historic Churches Trust (LHCT) was welcomed at St. Peter’s Church in Gaulby recently for the first in a series of events to celebrate its 60th anniversary.

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New Chancellor of Leicester Diocese Describes Faith as Her “Cornerstone”

6th July 2023

Naomi Gyane has been announced as the new Chancellor of the Diocese of Leicester. At 35, she is the youngest Diocesan Chancellor currently serving in the Church of England.

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More churches are joining the annual Ride+Stride than since before the pandemic

18th August 2022

Don't miss out on this fundraising opportunity - register your church or sign up to ride or stride and get your sponsorship form


Bishop Saju leads thanksgiving for repairs at parish church

19th June 2022

Holy Trinity Church, in Norton Juxta Twycross has celebrated its re-opening


Two local churches receive national funding

28th February 2022

St Mary Magdalene Church, Peckleton and St Philip & St James, Ratby are to share in a £1.5 million funding payout thanks to an investment in church heritage by the national Heritage Stimulus Fund.


Rural church receives National Churches Trust grant

1st November 2021

One of our churches in West Leicestershire has secured a National Churches Trust grant, thanks to the support of the government's Heritage Stimulus Fund.

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