A further statement from the Diocese of Leicester regarding the Makin Review
23rd November 2024A statement from the Diocese of Leicester regarding retired clergy member the Revd John Woolmer and his Permission to Officiate (PTO)
News & Stories
Mothers’ Union RISE UP to 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
21st November 2024Every year members of the Mothers’ Union participate in 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence in order to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.
Pastoral Message from Bishop Martyn
15th November 2024A pastoral message from Bishop Martyn to those in the Diocese of Leicester, following the release of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and offering an update on the Minster Community process.
SoundCafe Leicester Granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service
14th November 2024SoundCafe Leicester has been granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
Bishops' statement regarding the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
12th November 2024A statement from the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough in response to the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Remembrance Sunday 2024
11th November 2024Across the diocese, our churches and schools have been holding services and taking part in civic and community events to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Bishops Appoint Sophie Holder as Diocesan Director of Racial Equity
11th November 2024Sophie will be commissioned to her new role at Diocesan Synod on Saturday 23 November 2024 and will begin work on Friday 6 December 2024.
Supporting our Link Diocese: Fundraising for New Benches in Kiteto Cathedral
8th November 2024A diocesan campaign to raise enough money to provide durable, long-lasting seating in Kiteto Cathedral, is appealing to churches to donate the price of one bench.
Independent review into Church’s handling of Smyth case published
8th November 2024The independent review by Keith Makin into the Church of England’s handling of allegations of serious abuse by the late John Smyth has been published.
‘How To’ Films… Answering Questions Around Children’s and Youth Ministry
6th November 2024The ‘How to’ films address some of the most pressing questions raised by Children's and Youth Ministers and volunteers, and offer practical tools, creative ideas and Biblical insights.
