A special service to say farewell to the Venerable Richard Worsfold, Archdeacon of Leicester, was held during choral evensong at Leicester Cathedral on Monday 15 September. The congregation was filled with well-wishers, signifying the close friendships, connections and ministries that Richard and his wife Jenny have developed over the last 30 years in the diocese.
In a first for the diocese, and the final step in her vocation, Janine Fair recently made her Life Vow for the Single Consecrated Life (SCL).
As we continue sharing stories during East & Southeast Asian (ESEA) Heritage Month, we hear from Revd Fr. Herbert Jr F Fadriquela as he reflects upon the lived experience of the Filipino Chaplaincy in the Diocese of Leicester. A Eucharistic Pilgrimage of Faith, Hope, and Solidarity...
Throughout August and into the beginning of September, across the Diocese of Leicester, a number of people - young and old - made a commitment to God, sharing their faith stories and celebrating with their church communities, friends, and families.
Around 800 children participated in free craft activities at Leicester Cathedral during the summer holidays. From archaeology to falcon crafts, clay grotesques and music workshops, a changing offer meant families attended regularly.
Earlier this month, as part of Creationtide, people from around the diocese came together at All Saints Church in Loughborough for the second Eco Church Conversations event.
During the spring and summer term this year, the theme chosen by young people was Safeguarding, with the listening campaign created in partnership with our Diocesan Safeguarding Team.
This Season of Creation, pledge to make the Great Switch for Creation and take a small but impactful step towards our net zero carbon mission. Switching to a green energy tariff is a small but powerful step your church can take to reduce your environmental impact.
To celebrate East and Southeast Asian Heritage Month, during September, we are sharing the familial journeys of people in our diocesan worshipping communities. Here, Vanessa Li, tells her story…
Creationtide is a month of unity, when Christians around the world celebrate the beauty and wonder of creation and commit to caring for our common home.
