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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

Pastoral Message from Bishop Martyn

15th November 2024

A pastoral message from Bishop Martyn to those in the Diocese of Leicester, following the release of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and offering an update on the Minster Community process....

Bishops' statement regarding the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

13th November 2024

A statement from the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough in response to the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury....

Bishops Appoint Sophie Holder as Diocesan Director of Racial Equity

11th November 2024

Sophie will be commissioned to her new role at Diocesan Synod on Saturday 23 November 2024 and will begin work on Friday 6 December 2024....
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