The Bishop has appointed Jessie Tang as our new Intercultural Ministry Director
It is hoped that Jessie will start work in our diocese in June
News & Stories
Everyday Calling, Vocations Day 2022. Has God been tapping you on the shoulder recently?
We're becoming increasingly aware in the Church of the importance of every Christian discovering what their particular ministry and vocation is, and one of the signs of a healthy worshipping community is that everyone in the church family - lay or ordained - sees themselves as having a vital part to play in the life and mission of the church and wider community. Later this month, we are holding a diocesan vocations day, as an opportunity for people to explore their sense of calling - particularly if you've become aware of God ‘tapping you on the shoulder' recently.
The Revd Sue Willetts announced as New DDO
The Revd Sue Willetts, has been announced as the next Diocesan Director of Ordinands following Canon Paul Rattigan's recent move to the Diocese of Notts and Southwell.
Next Suffragan Bishop of Loughborough Announced
The Revd Saju Muthalaly will start work here in the spring
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Celebration at Called Together Service
On Saturday 9 October the annual Called Together service took place at Leicester Cathedral.
A weekend of Ordinations
Much celebration has taken place over the weekend as 10 priests were ordained on Saturday and 15 Deacons were ordained on Sunday
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New Part-Time Ordination Training starts at St Martins House in Leicester
We are hosting St Mellitus East Midlands' new Monday evening part-time new part-time pathway for ordination training and theological education.
Everyday Calling in the Diocese of Leicester
Find out more about Everyday Calling in the diocese and how our vison for lay ministry has been renewed over the last year.
Thinking differently about lay ministry - Bishop Martyn's comment piece in the Church Times
Our Lead Bishop for Lay Ministry sees opportunity in reimagining ministry in a way which doesn't diminish the role of clergy but sees it enhanced through a true recognition of the complementary gift of lay ministers.
Bishop Martyn welcomes the 'Kingdom Calling' report to aid the Church's understanding of vocation
New resource published to encourage a shift in the Church's understanding of vocation