News & Stories


Our Racial Equity Strategy is published as the Church of England shares its action plan to tackle institutional racism

22nd April 2021

The national Church's Anti-Racism Taskforce report is published and our own diocese's Racial Equity Strategy


Franciscans unite across the world to welcome Bishop Martyn 

20th April 2021

The Bishop of Leicester has become the Bishop Protector for the Franciscans Third Order


New Director of Finance

19th April 2021

We are delighted to announce that Paul Stothard has begun work for the diocese


Bishop Martyn speaks about the CofE's Anti-Racism Report as we share more about our Diocesan Racial Equity Strategy

19th April 2021

Bishop Martyn has spoken about the publication of the Anti-Racism Taskforce Report due out this week


Cathedral Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving for HRH the Prince Philip

12th April 2021

Join an online service from Leicester Cathedral on Thursday at 5pm


Buckingham Palace has announced the death of The Duke of Edinburgh

9th April 2021

The Bishop of Leicester has paid tribute to HRH Prince Philip


Two Leicestershire church stalwarts receive Maundy Money from Her Majesty The Queen

1st April 2021

Specially blessed coins have been sent from the royal Chapel at St James Palace


Lockdown Lent

29th March 2021

Another Lent in lockdown hasn't stopped our worshipping communities around the diocese from journeying in faith together. From courses over zoom and daily reflections, to virtual prayer walks and quiz show style challenges, you've been connecting with God – and each other - in ways you might never have imagined.


Cathedral 'Light' show goes online as a gift to the city and county

29th March 2021

Stunning artwork by Luxmuralis shared online for everyone to enjoy


Churches urged to join online celebration of the Easter story

29th March 2021

Leicestershire at the Cross will be broadcast online at 5.45pm Good Friday

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