News & Stories


Communities are Waking Up to Breakfast Church

9th July 2024

Starting a Sunday morning with a hot breakfast and good company is proving to be a great way to build worshipping communities in Castle Donington and Glenfield, with both St Edward’s and St Peter's running a thriving, monthly Breakfast Church.


Revd Dr Sarah Siddique Gill Appointed as Leicester Cathedral’s Canon Missioner

7th July 2024

The Very Revd Karen Rooms, Dean of Leicester, and the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, Bishop of Leicester, are delighted to announce that the Revd Dr Sarah Siddique Gill, currently Vicar of the United Benefice of St. Stephen with St. James, Blackburn and Assistant Archdeacon in the Diocese of Blackburn, has been appointed as the new Canon Missioner for Leicester Cathedral.

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Our New Deacons Share Their Journeys to Ordination

5th July 2024

A few days before their ordination, Rachael, Heather, Nicholas, Stuart and Cameron shared with us what it means for them to be stepping into the next chapter of their ministry.

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South Asian Heritage Month

5th July 2024

Next week sees the start of South Asian Heritage Month (18 July to 17 August) – a time in the calendar when we, as Christians, are invited to celebrate and learn more about the heritage of people with roots in South Asia

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Ordinations 2024

1st July 2024

We are delighted to report that the 2024 Petertide Ordinations in the Diocese of Leicester took place over the weekend in two joyful services at Leicester Cathedral.

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Changes at St Martins House Conference Centre and the Christian Resources Shop

27th June 2024

A number of changes are being proposed for the use of St Martins House Conference Centre, Leicester, over the coming months.


School Children Honouring the Past and Looking to the Future with Love

27th June 2024

Children from Swinford CofE Primary were bowled over by Bishop Saju when he joined them to celebrate the school’s 150th Anniversary recently, even managing to squeeze in a game of cricket during his visit.

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Taking the Next Steps on Your Journey in Faith

27th June 2024

If you are seeking to grow in your knowledge of the Christian Faith, deepen your relationship with God and explore how to live out your faith in your whole life, then our Journey in Faith (JiF) course is a great place to start.

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Children and Young People from the Diocese Describe What Helps Them Pray

20th June 2024

Seeing prayer as a conversation with God and preferring silent prayer in a calm environment to praying out loud or using apps were among the key findings of this term’s listening exercise on the theme of prayer, which involved nearly 150 children and young people, aged 6 to 17.

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Draft Diocesan Strategy Presented to Leaders From Across Diocese

20th June 2024

Following a discernment morning in January, members of Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Trustees, Bishop’s Children and Youth Council, Bishop’s Council, Area Deans, Lay Chairs and the Bishop’s Leadership Team met on Wednesday 19 June to review the draft diocesan strategy, in advance of it coming to Diocesan Synod in September. 

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