Welcome

We are the Church of England Diocese of Leicester. Our vision is the Kingdom of God.

We are a family of more than 18,000 Christians who worship in church buildings, houses and schools, as well as community and outdoor spaces. We believe in encouraging every Christian to live out their faith in everyday life, as they pray, tell others about God, and demonstrate God’s love for the world in their actions. With over 320 churches, 234 parishes, almost 100 schools and academy trusts, and a rapidly growing number of fresh expressions of Church, we are proud to be a rural diocese with urban heartlands.

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News and Stories

An Abundance of Baptisms and Confirmations

2nd June 2025

It has been a busy month of baptisms and confirmations, as we’ve witnessed a host of people, young and old - and from the breadth of the diocese across all its diversity - make a commitment to Christ. Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju shared significant moments with our worshipping communities, joining parishioners on their journeys in faith, and praying together for God’s kingdom to come on earth as in heaven.

Prayers for Ordinations 2025

2nd June 2025

Everyone is warmly invited to attend the services of ordination taking place in Leicester Cathedral this Petertide.

Where are we now? Thoughts five years on from the murder of George Floyd

27th May 2025

Our Director of Racial Equity, Sophie Holder, shares her reflections as we mark the fifth anniversary of the death of George Floyd.