News & Stories


Summer Baptisms and Confirmations

11th July 2025

Throughout June and into the beginning of July, a number of our worshipping communities welcomed and witnessed members of their church families taking the next step on their faith journeys.

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Summer Social, Song and Licensing Celebration for Soundcafe Leicester

10th July 2025

SoundCafe Leicester ended the summer season in song and celebration at St Mary de Castro Church with the formal licensing of the Revd Tony Leighton as lead for this BMO (Bishop’s Mission Order).

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Licensing Launde With God's Love

7th July 2025

The licensing of the Revd Crystal McAllister, as Interim Oversight Minister in the Launde Deanery Minster Community, was held during morning prayer on Tuesday 1 July at Bishop’s Lodge.

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Deanery Gathering Encourages Those ‘Called to Serve’

7th July 2025

Church members from across the North West Leicestershire (NWL) Deanery gathered together recently for ‘Called to Serve’ - a day of learning, worship and fellowship intended to inspire and encourage all who serve the mission and ministry of their local church.

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Church Communities Now Engaged in Minster Community Formation

7th July 2025

All of our church communities from across the diocese have now been invited to take part in the Minster Community formation process, marking a significant step forward in the Shaped By God Together journey.

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Sunshine and Joy: A Celebration of Ordinations 2025

1st July 2025

We are delighted to report that the 2025 Petertide Ordinations in the Diocese of Leicester took place over the weekend and on Monday evening in three joyful services at Leicester Cathedral.

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Heritage and Happiness in Horninghold

30th June 2025

During June the churchyard of St Peter’s Church in Horninghold came alive with the sound of music and the joyful ring of children’s laughter, dogs barking and ‘bubbly’ conversation.

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A Statement from the Diocese of Leicester

29th June 2025

We remain deeply appalled by the serious criminal behaviour that led to Venessa Pinto’s conviction and our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by her actions.


‘We’re All Saints’ - Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Inspirational People

23rd June 2025

In a celebration of cultural diversity and inspirational people from all times and all places, the church of All Saints with Holy Trinity in Loughborough came alive with the sights, sounds, and spices of its intercultural community last weekend.

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Civic Service Welcomes New Lord Mayor

23rd June 2025

Leicester Cathedral was host to a special civic service, welcoming the new Lord Mayor of Leicester, Councillor Teresa Aldred. The service, held on Sunday 15 June 2025, was an opportunity to give thanks to God and pray for his blessings upon the City of Leicester, the work of the Lord Mayor, and all who hold public office in the city.

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