News & Stories


Bishop of Leicester appoints a new Canon Precentor at Leicester Cathedral

2nd November 2020

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

30th October 2020

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

20th October 2020

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

14th October 2020

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


A Programme Manager appointed

12th October 2020

Claire Bampton joins Bishop's Leadership Team as Programme Manager


Bishop of Leicester's statement on Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse Report on the Anglican Church

6th October 2020

A statement following the publication of the IICSA Report


New residents arrive at our Community of the Tree of Life

11th September 2020

Ten new residents have arrived to start their year at our new monastic community, The Community of the Tree of Life


Bishop and Education Director issue pastoral note to schools

19th August 2020

Bishop Martyn and Canon Carolyn have told our school staff, students and parents that we are praying for them at this stressful time with the extra difficulty of exam results uncertainty


Bishop, football club and University launch Leicestershire ‘Together In Hope'

16th July 2020

The Bishop of Leicester is working in partnership with the University of Leicester's Vice-Chancellor and the CEO of Leicester City Football Club on a celebration of community spirit in Leicester and Leicestershire this weekend, supported by a raft of other public figures.


A very special Year 6 Leavers service

6th July 2020

An uplifting online service for the hundreds of children leaving our Church of England primary schools this summer

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