Young Adults’ Pilgrimage to Taizé
12th January 2026The Diocese of Leicester and the Diocese of Lincoln have come together to offer an East Midlands Pilgrimage to Taizé for young adults aged 18-35, which will take place from August 1-9 this year.
News & Stories
St Philip’s Centre to record and archive Leicester conversations
9th January 2026Thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, St Philip’s Centre has been able to run a project to record and archive conversations about life in Leicester.
Festival of Angels Brings Community Spirit to Castle Donington
8th January 2026St Edward’s Church in Castle Donington was taken over by a heavenly host just before Christmas as the church and community celebrated its much-loved Festival of Angels.
Licensed to Lead a Connected, Inclusive Church Community
22nd December 2025In a joyful service of welcome and commitment to shared ministry, the Revd Riffat Zamurad was recently licensed by Bishop Saju as Vicar of St Mary and St Barnabas, Humberstone, and Christ Church in Thurnby Lodge.
A Warm Welcome in the Wigston Benefice
22nd December 2025The year is ending with a new beginning for the worshipping communities in the Wigston Benefice, as they welcome the Revd David Cowie as their new Rector.
One in Christ: Global Carol Service Unites
22nd December 2025It was a colourful celebration of unity and diversity as the Diocese of Leicester hosted its annual Global Carol Service for 2025 at St Paul’s Church in Oadby. The evening drew congregations, schools, chaplaincies and a diverse range of communities from across the diocese for an evening of worship through music, dance, poetry and prayer.
A Christmas Message from the Bishop of Leicester and the Bishop of Loughborough
22nd December 2025In their Christmas Message for 2025, Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju invite us to stop, look and really notice the people who show up in the Christmas story.
Beginning, Renewing, Beloved
18th December 2025As we look forward with renewed hope to the birth of Christ, we mark the many baptisms and confirmations that have taken place across the diocese during November and December.
Sharing Tradition and Tackling Division
16th December 2025Bishop Martyn spoke to BBC East Midlands reporter, Jeremy Ball, about building bridges between cultures at Christmas.
New Beginnings: Living and Singing the Lord's Song in Launde
15th December 2025It was a double service celebration in the Launde Deanery Minster Community recently as the Revd Crystal McAllister was licensed into the parishes and commissioned in her role as Oversight Minister.
