As the end of the year draws ever closer and we get ready to celebrate the birth of Christ, the final baptisms, confirmations, and commitments of faith, have taken place around the diocese.
The Bishop of Leicester yesterday announced that Revd Canon Karen Rooms will be the next Dean of Leicester – becoming the third person to hold the post.
Celebrating the work of our clergy around the diocese, in our parishes and at Launde Abbey, we share with you two licensings that have recently taken place in the Diocese of Leicester.
Remembrance services and marks of respect for the fallen took place around the diocese on Sunday, including services led by the Bishop of Leicester and the Bishop of Loughborough.
We mark a number of licensings that have recently taken place across the Diocese of Leicester.
On Tuesday 17 October, Bishop Martyn gave the keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ first racial justice conference, drawing on his reflections on our diocese's journey towards intercultural communities.
Bishop Martyn shared a video update in which he reflects upon our diocesan vision
As we move through the Season of Creation, services of confirmation continue in the diocese, with Bishop Saju and Bishop Martin leading three celebrations during September
On Thursday 14 September, Bishop Martyn spoke in the House of Lords calling for a robust long-term strategy from Government to help people of different faiths and cultures live well together here in the UK.
A guest post by Bishop Martyn for the Confederation of School Trusts’ Blog
