News & Stories


Nativity Escape Room in Waltham-on-the-Wolds

16th January 2023

At the church of St Mary Magdalene the greatest story ever told played out a little differently


Bishop calls for greater recognition of faith groups in resilience law

12th January 2023

The Bishop of Leicester spoke in a House of Lords debate on the Civil Contingencies Act


Revd Canon Karen Rooms licensed as Acting Dean of Leicester

9th January 2023

The Revd Canon Karen Rooms was licensed as Acting Dean of Leicester during Leicester Cathedral’s Epiphany Eucharist on Sunday, January 8.


Liz Wilson licensed as Area Dean for City of Leicester Deanery

22nd December 2022

On Monday 19 December The Revd Liz Wilson was licensed as Area Dean of the City of Leicester Deanery during a service of Morning Prayer at Bishop's Lodge. 


Revd Richard Trethewey licensed as Assistant Archdeacon

9th January 2023

The licensing of Revd Richard Trethewey as Assistant Archdeacon was held during Morning Prayer at Bishop’s Lodge on Thursday, January 5. 


Scraptoft community’s pledge to take care of God’s earth

9th January 2023

One church community in the diocese is exploring its calling to take care of God’s world around us, through the creation of its eco group.


+Martyn's Monthly updates - January 2023

6th January 2023

In this month's update Bishop Martyn explores the diocesan priority of reconciliation and it's wider application in the church and the world.


A Christmas message from Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju

16th December 2022

The Bishops share their Christmas message for 2022


Online service flourishes in the rural parishes of Launde deanery

16th December 2022

Lockdown had its disadvantages and devastations, but for one deanery in the diocese, time kept out of its church buildings has helped create a wonderful online worshipping community that continues to flourish post pandemic…


Thanks to Roz Burch for her work with SoundCafe

15th December 2022

On Monday 12 December the SoundCafe choir performed their Christmas Concert at St Mary de Castro church in Leicester. As well as being a festive celebration the event was a special opportunity to thanks Roz Burch for all of her amazing work with SoundCafe over the years as she steps back from her role.

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