Bishop calls for greater recognition of faith groups in resilience law
12th January 2023The Bishop of Leicester spoke in a House of Lords debate on the Civil Contingencies Act
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Revd Canon Karen Rooms licensed as Acting Dean of Leicester
9th January 2023The Revd Canon Karen Rooms was licensed as Acting Dean of Leicester during Leicester Cathedral’s Epiphany Eucharist on Sunday, January 8.
Revd Richard Trethewey licensed as Assistant Archdeacon
9th January 2023The licensing of Revd Richard Trethewey as Assistant Archdeacon was held during Morning Prayer at Bishop’s Lodge on Thursday, January 5.
Scraptoft community’s pledge to take care of God’s earth
9th January 2023One church community in the diocese is exploring its calling to take care of God’s world around us, through the creation of its eco group.
+Martyn's Monthly updates - January 2023
6th January 2023In this month's update Bishop Martyn explores the diocesan priority of reconciliation and it's wider application in the church and the world.
Liz Wilson licensed as Area Dean for City of Leicester Deanery
22nd December 2022On Monday 19 December The Revd Liz Wilson was licensed as Area Dean of the City of Leicester Deanery during a service of Morning Prayer at Bishop's Lodge.
A Christmas message from Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju
16th December 2022The Bishops share their Christmas message for 2022
Online service flourishes in the rural parishes of Launde deanery
16th December 2022Lockdown had its disadvantages and devastations, but for one deanery in the diocese, time kept out of its church buildings has helped create a wonderful online worshipping community that continues to flourish post pandemic…
Thanks to Roz Burch for her work with SoundCafe
15th December 2022On Monday 12 December the SoundCafe choir performed their Christmas Concert at St Mary de Castro church in Leicester. As well as being a festive celebration the event was a special opportunity to thanks Roz Burch for all of her amazing work with SoundCafe over the years as she steps back from her role.
Global Carol Service 2022
12th December 2022Yesterday (11 December) over 170 people gathered for the diocesan Global Carol Service, held at the Church of the Martyrs. Christians from around the world and from across traditions gathered to celebrate the way in which our shared stories connect with the story of the birth of Christ.
