News & Stories


Commissioning the Director of Racial Equity for the Diocese of Leicester

27th November 2024

Sophie Holder was commissioned as Director of Racial Equity for the Diocese of Leicester during a joyful service of intercultural worship at the recent meeting of Diocesan Synod.

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Ringing in the Changes for Rural Harby's Church Bells

27th November 2024

St Mary the Virgin Church in Harby has been awarded a grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to promote and share the heritage of bells and bellringing in its rural community.

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Living in Love and Faith Update

25th November 2024

A new video and leaflet have been published, providing information and updates on the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process.

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Diocesan Synod November 2024: Bishop Martyn's Presidential Address

25th November 2024

A meeting of the Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday 23 November 2024 at Emmanuel Church in Loughborough.


Celebrating Autumnal Baptisms and Confirmations in the Diocese

25th November 2024

We celebrate and give thanks for all those disciples in the diocese, young and old, who declared their commitment to Jesus Christ and were baptised or confirmed during the months of September and October.

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Advent 2024 - Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

25th November 2024

Each day throughout Advent, we’ll be releasing a short daily bible verse or a line from a carol. We encourage you take a few minutes reflecting on these words.

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A further statement from the Diocese of Leicester regarding the Makin Review

23rd November 2024

A statement from the Diocese of Leicester regarding retired clergy member the Revd John Woolmer and his Permission to Officiate (PTO)


Mothers’ Union RISE UP to 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

21st November 2024

Every year members of the Mothers’ Union participate in 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence in order to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.

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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.

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SoundCafe Leicester Granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

14th November 2024

SoundCafe Leicester has been granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

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