News & Stories


New Development Worker for Together Leicester

31st January 2022

On the 11 January, Elaine Smith stepped into her new role of Community Development Worker for the charity Together Leicester. We met with Elaine and asked her to introduce herself and tell us a little more about her new role... 


The Revd Sue Willetts announced as New DDO

31st January 2022

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. 


Statement from Bishop of Leicester following graffiti on a Melton church

26th January 2022

The vandalism at Saint Mary's Church has been condemned


Bells ring out as Saju and Lusa are consecrated bishops at St Paul's Cathedral

25th January 2022

A special Eucharist service in London saw three new bishops consecrated with lots of links to Leicestershire


Vaccine roll out in Kiteto Diocese, Tanzania

24th January 2022

The new President of Tanzania has now endorsed vaccination for Covid-19. So things have got started in Kiteto Diocese with some financial support from Diocese of Leicester, particularly on the campaigning and sharing information due to the vaccine hesitancy that many feel


St Mary Magdalen, Knighton received the Bronze A Rocha Eco Church Award

24th January 2022

A course for Creationtide, a dash of inspiration from diocesan leading environmentalists, a lockdown-born youth eco club and a whole heap of hard-work from all corners of the community, have combined to help one of our churches achieve an A Rocha Eco Church Award.


Bishops of Loughborough and Willesden to be consecrated at a special service for Leicestershire

24th January 2022

The special service will be at St Paul's Cathedral, London


Plans for UK Minority Ethnic clergy to take part in House of Bishops agreed 

21st January 2022

Bishop-elect Saju and Bishop-elect Lusa will be among those taking part


Farewell to the Ngoy family!

17th January 2022

Yesterday saw the diocese bid a fond farewell to Lusa Nsenga Ngoy at a special service held at All Saints with Holy Trinity Church in Loughborough. The service was led by Bishop Martyn and Wendy Dalrymple, Rector of the Parish of All Saints, which is one of the diocese's designated Intercultural Worshipping Communities.


New Diocesan Catholic Fellowship

17th January 2022

Find out more about the new Diocesan Catholic Fellowship group

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