News & Stories


The Bishop of Leicester issues a statement as we enter Tier 4

Bishop Martyn sends new year greetings and a reminder that the Christmas message of 'God with us' and Jesus's invitation to bring our worries to God in prayer, remain our source of comfort and joy.


Download a video message from Bishop Martyn and Bishop Guli

Bishop Martyn and Bishop Guli have recorded a video message which is available to download and include in your own online Christmas services. 


Past Cases Review 2 continues

Work is still underway in our diocese as part of the nationwide review of safeguarding cases in the Church of England


Report from November Diocesan Synod

The summary of proceedings at the Synod held by Zoom on 21 November 2020


Bishops join acts of remembrance for our city and county

Bishop Martyn and Bishop Guli are taking part in online Remembrance events


Bishop of Leicester appoints a new Canon Precentor at Leicester Cathedral

Revd Canon Emma Davies is the new Canon Precentor and Canon Residentiary at Leicester Cathedral.


Thinking differently about lay ministry - Bishop Martyn's comment piece in the Church Times

Our Lead Bishop for Lay Ministry sees opportunity in reimagining ministry in a way which doesn't diminish the role of clergy but sees it enhanced through a true recognition of the complementary gift of lay ministers.


Bishop Martyn welcomes the 'Kingdom Calling' report to aid the Church's understanding of vocation

New resource published to encourage a shift in the Church's understanding of vocation


Leicester's BAME Mission and Ministry Enabler joins the Anti-Racism Taskforce

Lusa joins the new group which will recommend urgent to improve the Church's record on racial justice and equality


A Programme Manager appointed

Claire Bampton joins Bishop's Leadership Team as Programme Manager

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