News & Stories - Diocese of Leicester

Leicestershire churches receive lifeline grants from the government's Culture Recovery Fund

15th March 2021

Thirteen churches in the Diocese of Leicester have received a financial boost from the government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help fund repairs during the coronavirus pandemic. Lifeline grants from the Culture Recovery Fund are designed to protect heritage sites and ensure that jobs and access to culture and heritage in local communities are protected during the months ahead. The £88m Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage is a joint fund, allocated by Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Timetable announced for the start of Bishop Guli's ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford

8th March 2021

Bishop Guli will legally become the Bishop of Chelmsford later this week and there will be a farewell service for her livestreamed from Leicester Cathedral on 25 April at 3pm. Here are some further details...

New Chair of the House of Clergy

8th March 2021

Revd Wendy Dalrymple, Rector of All Saints with Holy Trinity in Loughborough, and currently Area Dean of Akley East, has been elected Chair of the House of Clergy following Peter Hooper's departure to become Archdeacon of France.

Update from the Diocesan Counselling Service

8th March 2021

The new Counselling Service which is available to Clergy and their families, and Licensed Lay Leaders has been up and running since October 2020. This is one avenue of support offered by the Diocese. If you would like to discuss your issues with someone and would like to explore if counselling could offer you the support you need, please contact our Diocesan Counselling Coordinator Anissa Chung on anissa.chung@leccofe.org or 0739 819 9392 to book an initial meeting.

Bishop's Reflections #8: The Temptation of Control

8th March 2021

In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn continues with the theme of the temptations Jesus faced.

High Sheriff's Justice Service to thank those who uphold the law and administer justice

3rd March 2021

Leicester Cathedral will host a special online service on 7 March with the Chief Constable, Bishop and Dean of Leicester and High Sheriff's Chaplain

Bishop's Reflections #7: The Temptation of Performance

1st March 2021

In his next video reflection, Bishop Martyn looks at our temptation to perform.

Everyday Calling in the Diocese of Leicester

22nd February 2021

Find out more about Everyday Calling in the diocese and how our vison for lay ministry has been renewed over the last year.

Bishop's Reflections #6: Temptations of Jesus - Stones to Bread

22nd February 2021

As we are now in the season of Lent, Bishop Martyn reflects on the temptations of Jesus.

Fairtrade Fortnight begins

22nd February 2021

Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 22 February â€“ 7 March. Find out more about this year's fortnight here.