News & Stories


Learning from piloting the process of forming Minster Communities

As we move into a new phase of the Minster Community formation process across the diocese and prepare to roll it out beyond the initial three areas that were piloting the process, Bishop Martyn interviews Shayne Ardron who helped facilitate one of the pilots to discover how things have gone and what we’re learning so far.


The growth of Living Hope Church

Hope springs eternal in a new worshipping community planted in Thurmaston


Link Diocese Stories: Revd Warren Murphy 

This Lent we wanted hear from our brothers and sisters from the Global church that we are one part of. We’ve asked Christians from our link dioceses to share something about their ministry, their perspectives on scripture and creation and how we can pray for them. This week we hear from Revd Warren Murphy...


Bishop Martyn speaks in favour of the Carers' Leave Bill

Bishop Martyn spoke in the House of Lords today in favour of the Carers' Leave Bill which, if passed, would give employees the right to a week's leave to help them manage their caring responsibilities.


A Warm Welcome at St Chad

An update on how one church in Leicester is offering a 'Warm Welcome' in response to the cost-of-living crisis


Everyday Witness 'Ashes to Go'

Bishop Martyn joined the Wigston Benefice on Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent


New Independent Chair of Safeguarding Group 

We are pleased to welcome Adrienne Plunkett as the new Independent Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Oversight Group with effect from 1 January 2023, replacing David Cooper.


Bishop Martyn hears people's experiences of being homeless

He recently visited The Hope Forum - Leicester's Homeless Lived Experience Forum


Another first for Women at Leicester Cathedral

Leicester Cathedral is celebrating having a fully female clergy team.


Growing Faith at Mountsorrel Muddy Church

Monthly Muddy Church began just under a year ago, to connect people with God in the great outdoors

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