Caring For Our Brothers and Sisters Overseas
20th January 2025Bishop Martyn paid a visit to Inter Care in Syston to meet its staff and volunteers and learn more about the charity's efforts to support healthcare overseas.
News & Stories
New Beginnings in the Parish of the Resurrection
20th January 2025The licensing of The Reverend Dr Vijay Kumar as Pioneer Priest in the Benefice of the Resurrection Leicester, was held during morning prayer at Bishop’s Lodge on 14 January 2025.
A Fond Farewell to Rebecca Pawley
13th January 2025The project coordinator for Leicester’s Homelessness Charter has left to take up a post with the Jo Cox Foundation.
Bishops' Christmas Message 2024
23rd December 2024The Bishops' Christmas Message reminds us that Christ came for all people. The video features Christmas wishes in many languages, thanks to the community of Hope Hamilton Church of England Primary School.
Commissioning the Director of Racial Equity for the Diocese of Leicester
27th November 2024Sophie Holder was commissioned as Director of Racial Equity for the Diocese of Leicester during a joyful service of intercultural worship at the recent meeting of Diocesan Synod.
Diocesan Synod November 2024: Bishop Martyn's Presidential Address
25th November 2024A meeting of the Diocesan Synod took place on Saturday 23 November 2024 at Emmanuel Church in Loughborough.
Celebrating Autumnal Baptisms and Confirmations in the Diocese
25th November 2024We celebrate and give thanks for all those disciples in the diocese, young and old, who declared their commitment to Jesus Christ and were baptised or confirmed during the months of September and October.
A further statement from the Diocese of Leicester regarding the Makin Review
23rd November 2024A statement from the Diocese of Leicester regarding retired clergy member the Revd John Woolmer and his Permission to Officiate (PTO)
Pastoral Message from Bishop Martyn
15th November 2024A pastoral message from Bishop Martyn to those in the Diocese of Leicester, following the release of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and offering an update on the Minster Community process.
SoundCafe Leicester Granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service
14th November 2024SoundCafe Leicester has been granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
