Bishop's Reflections #9: The Arrest of Jesus
15th March 2021As we get closer to Holy Week Bishop Martyn reflects of the arrest of Jesus in this week's video.
News & Stories
National Day of Reflection
15th March 2021On 23 March 2021, it'll be one year since the first UK lockdown. Since then, many people have been bereaved, both as a result of Covid-19 and due to other causes. Find out more about how your church could mark this day in your community and about Leicester Cathedral's Memorial of Lament taking place in the evening online.
Leicestershire churches receive lifeline grants from the government's Culture Recovery Fund
15th March 2021Thirteen churches in the Diocese of Leicester have received a financial boost from the government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund to help fund repairs during the coronavirus pandemic. Lifeline grants from the Culture Recovery Fund are designed to protect heritage sites and ensure that jobs and access to culture and heritage in local communities are protected during the months ahead. The £88m Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage is a joint fund, allocated by Historic England and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Timetable announced for the start of Bishop Guli's ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford
8th March 2021Bishop Guli will legally become the Bishop of Chelmsford later this week and there will be a farewell service for her livestreamed from Leicester Cathedral on 25 April at 3pm. Here are some further details...
New Chair of the House of Clergy
8th March 2021Revd Wendy Dalrymple, Rector of All Saints with Holy Trinity in Loughborough, and currently Area Dean of Akley East, has been elected Chair of the House of Clergy following Peter Hooper's departure to become Archdeacon of France.
Bishop's Reflections #8: The Temptation of Control
8th March 2021In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn continues with the theme of the temptations Jesus faced.
High Sheriff's Justice Service to thank those who uphold the law and administer justice
3rd March 2021Leicester Cathedral will host a special online service on 7 March with the Chief Constable, Bishop and Dean of Leicester and High Sheriff's Chaplain
Bishop's Reflections #7: The Temptation of Performance
1st March 2021In his next video reflection, Bishop Martyn looks at our temptation to perform.
Bishop's Reflections #6: Temptations of Jesus - Stones to Bread
22nd February 2021As we are now in the season of Lent, Bishop Martyn reflects on the temptations of Jesus.
Fairtrade Fortnight begins
22nd February 2021Fairtrade Fortnight runs from 22 February – 7 March. Find out more about this year's fortnight here.
