News & Stories


The Leading Lights of School Children in Scalford 

15th December 2023

Pupils from Year Six led the whole school in worship this month during a merry and moving Christingle service at St Egelwin’s Church

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'A New Life For Our Community Church'

15th December 2023

It has been a big year for St Michael & All Angels Church in Ravenstone, celebrating its 700th birthday and successfully securing a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant.

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Celebrating Licensings Within Archdeaconry

14th December 2023

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the work of our clergy around the diocese and share with you two licensings that have recently taken place within the Archdeaconries of the Diocese of Leicester

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Leading Young People With Love

11th December 2023

The recent findings of our latest ‘listening exercise’ with children and young people in the diocese, on the theme of leadership.

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Confirmations and Commitments of Faith: November and December 

8th December 2023

As the end of the year draws ever closer and we get ready to celebrate the birth of Christ, the final baptisms, confirmations, and commitments of faith, have taken place around the diocese.

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'Limitless' In Their Prayers

4th December 2023

An intergenerational worshipping community in Market Harborough have been putting their own spin on scripture, by taking Bible verses that speak to them and rewording them as prayers.

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Tea and Theological Discussion With Leicester's Diverse Faith Communities

1st December 2023

Bishop Saju visited Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurudwara in Leicester, together with Tom Wilson from the St Philip’s Centre.

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New Dean of Leicester Announced

1st December 2023

The Bishop of Leicester yesterday announced that Revd Canon Karen Rooms will be the next Dean of Leicester – becoming the third person to hold the post.

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Mothers’ Union Call to Action Against Gender-Based Violence

24th November 2023

Members of the Mothers’ Union around the Diocese of Leicester are coming together to tackle gender-based violence, raising money to protect young girls from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in our link diocese, Kiteto, Tanzania. *This article covers sensitive topics - please read with care.*

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Living Well Together Across Difference

24th November 2023

At a time when important, and often difficult, conversations are being held within the Church of England, Christians around the diocese are being encouraged to engage with the reconciliation ministry course, Difference.

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