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Dean David appointed as new Dean of Canterbury

Her Late Majesty The Queen approved the nomination of The Very Revd Dr David Monteith, Dean of Leicester, for election as Dean of Canterbury.


Bishops express thanks & ongoing support for our worshipping communities

As the period of national mourning ends, Bishop Martyn thanks our churches and worshipping communities for all their efforts, promises ongoing support and shares sermon notes from two of the civic services


Bishop quotes the Queen's encouragement to work for unity at special service

Civic dignitaries and Cadets and guests from other faiths took part in this moving service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for The Queen.


Seats available at Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving

On the eve of the state funeral, people of all faiths and none are invited to attend Leicestershire’s Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.


Service of Prayer & Reflection remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

A Cathedral service was held at the historic St Mary de Castro Church led by the Dean and Bishops and attended by civic dignitaries and members of the public


Special service of Prayer and Reflection

Our Bishops and civic guests will attend a special Cathedral service open to the public tomorrow evening at 6.30pm at St Mary de Castro Church in Leicester.


Buckingham Palace announces the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

This is a significant bereavement for our nation and will be felt deeply by many of us.


Touring in Truro - Cathedral Choir’s Cornwall adventure

As well as singing almost daily services in Truro Cathedral, the group made the most of the time in Cornwall with a full programme of activities


Tributes to Sir David Samworth

The Bishop and Dean of Leicester and our Director of Education react to the sad news of his death.


Ten years since the dig that found King Richard III

August 2022 brings the 10th anniversary of the Greyfriars archaeological dig in Leicester, which uncovered the remains of King's remains.

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