Bishops Appoint Sophie Holder as Diocesan Director of Racial Equity
11th November 2024Sophie will be commissioned to her new role at Diocesan Synod on Saturday 23 November 2024 and will begin work on Friday 6 December 2024.
News & Stories
Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published
8th November 2024The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.
Churches Across the Diocese Encouraged to Mark Safeguarding Sunday
31st October 2024Safeguarding Sunday (17 November 2024) is an opportunity for congregations to use their regular Sunday service to listen and talk about how spaces can be created that are safer for everyone, and to celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes.
‘We’re All Saints’ - A Community Art and RE Project in Loughborough
31st October 2024All Saints with Holy Trinity, who became an Intercultural Worshipping Community (IWC) in 2019, are excited to have embarked upon their ‘We’re All Saints’ project and commissioned bespoke artwork for the church which will lead to collaborative projects with local schools and community groups.
The Ordination and Consecration of the Revd Barry Hill as the Bishop of Whitby
13th October 2024The bells rang out and the sun made an appearance, as the Revd Barry Hill was ordained and consecrated as the Suffragan Bishop of Whitby in a Eucharistic service at York Minster on Thursday (10 October).
SoundCafe Celebrates 10 Years Supporting the Homeless and Vulnerable
11th October 2024Local charity SoundCafe has celebrated 10 years of supporting people in Leicester who have experienced homelessness or are vulnerable due to their housing situation. To mark the occasion a concert was held at St. Mary de Castro featuring the SoundCafe choir and poetry contributions from SoundCafe guests.
An Act of Solidarity in the City
1st October 2024Christians from the Diocese of Leicester were recently involved in an act of solidarity to offer support and loving service to asylum seekers living in their local community.
'Reclaiming Narratives' During Black History Month
27th September 2024‘Reclaiming Narratives’ emphasises the importance of acknowledging people's identity in Christ and in their culture, as well as recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture.
Cathedral Girls' Choir Celebrates 50 Years
23rd September 2024This month marks 50 years since Leicester Cathedral Girls' Choir was established, becoming the first Church of England cathedral to establish a separate girl' top line.
OWL Gathering Inspires Worshipping Our Creator Amongst Creation
11th September 2024On Saturday 7 September, around 100 people came together at Launde Abbey in the diocese for an outdoor worship gathering, organised by the OWL Network (Outdoor Worship Leicestershire) and Peterborough Outdoor Worship.
