Statement on renewed Leicester lockdown
1st July 2020The Bishops and our Dean, as well as other faith leaders in Leicestershire have signed a joint statement following the new lockdown
News & Stories
Bishop of Leicester speaks of heavy hearts as lockdown returns
30th June 2020Bishop Martyn speaks as churches and church schools in the city, and some neighbouring parts of the county, have to close once more.
Statement by the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough about annexation of land in the West Bank
12th June 2020Read the statement made by the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough about annexation of land in the West Bank
Calling for the Church to examine its own record on racism
11th June 2020Our Bishops 'Taking the Knee' on the front page, an article by Bishop Guli and another by our BAME Mission Enabler, Revd Lusa, all feature in the latest edition of Church of England Newspaper
Bishops Take The Knee
8th June 2020The Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough 'Took The Knee' outside Leicester Cathedral to mark two weeks since George Floyd's death and highlight injustice in our own society.
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Planning for mourning and thanksgiving for Leicester and Leicestershire
29th May 2020The Bishop of Leicester has confirmed planning for a memorial service for local people who have died of coronavirus and thanksgiving for health and care workers
Church is changing as we face the challenge of Corona virus
17th March 2020The Bishop of Leicester has issued a video message urging us to 'look outwards to care for people and upwards to pray for people'.
Seeking Environment Champions in Every Deanery
6th March 2020As we step up our care for God's creation, the Diocesan Environment Group is hoping to recruit eager participants from each deanery.
Home for Good Resources for Mothering Sunday
2nd March 2020Local charity, Home for Good Leicester has resources for churches planning services for Mothering Sunday.
Safeguarding cases review in the Church of England Diocese of Leicester
24th February 2020Work is underway in churches across the Diocese of Leicester, as part of a nationwide independent review of all clergy and church officer files and to take action on any safeguarding concerns.