News & Stories


Work begins on Leicester Cathedral Revealed

4th October 2021

Now that all the funds have been raised, work is getting underway


New Part-Time Ordination Training starts at St Martins House in Leicester

4th October 2021

We are hosting St Mellitus East Midlands' new Monday evening part-time new part-time pathway for ordination training and theological education.


Area Dean of Launde appointed as the next Archdeacon of Oakham

4th October 2021

Revd Canon Alison Booker will be licensed by the Bishop of Peterborough in February


Small village community celebrates completion of church repairs

4th October 2021

St Michael and All Angels church in Harston is celebrating the completion of essential building works costing nearly £47,000 with a special celebration service.


Ashby Church of England Primary School's Prayer Garden

3rd October 2021

One of our Church Schools in the North West of the diocese has recently transformed part of its outdoor space into a prayer garden giving all of the children an opportunity to think, observe, and question while taking part in creative prayer activities.


Bishop confirms our parishes are front and centre

3rd October 2021

Ahead of our Diocesan Synod meeting on Saturday, the Bishop of Leicester has spoken about the proposed new diocesan framework to underline that parishes are front and centre.


Welcome Service for this year's new monastic community residents

27th September 2021

The Community of the Tree of Life is welcoming 13 residents for the next year


Oasis in Hinckley

27th September 2021

There's an overwhelming warmth and welcome that hits you as soon as you walk into the Oasis cafe and community project. From the country cottage tables, to the beautiful bunting hanging end to end, it's a homely space that invites you to pull up a chair, have a coffee, and take a break from the busyness of life.


Climate Sunday celebrated at St Dionysius

20th September 2021

St Dionysius held 3 special services for Climate Sunday on 12 September


Open Air Service in Thurnby

20th September 2021

Quite a few of our churches across the Diocese of Leicester have been taking advantage of the last days of summer sun to hold services and gatherings outdoors in recent weeks. As a safer approach to getting together once again in bigger groups, the fresh air and clement weather has been quite the tonic for sharing the word of God with church congregations and the wider community. Over in Thurnby, St Luke's Church brought together more than 125 people in an open air Sunday service on Manor Park earlier this month.       

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