Embracing the Bishops' Lent Appeal With Open Hearts and Generosity
27th March 2025With the Bishops’ Lent Appeal well underway, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have donated to the cause so far.
News & Stories
Strengthening Partnerships and Learning From Brothers and Sisters in Tanzania
27th March 2025Earlier this month, senior members of the diocese and link partner colleagues travelled to Tanzania to visit our Christian brothers and sisters in Kiteto and Mount Kilimanjaro.
Early March Confirmations - Celebrating Journeys in Faith
22nd March 2025This month, we bring you two confirmations services that were held during the first weekend of March, before the beginning of Lent. Across the Diocese of Leicester, a number of people - of all ages - made a commitment to God, sharing their faith stories and celebrating with their church communities, friends, and families.
Joyful Beginnings of New Ministry
16th March 2025The joyful beginnings of new ministry were celebrated in Loughborough earlier this month as Reverend Emily Sharman was welcomed as Rector of All Saints with Holy Trinity during a service of institution and induction.
Take Part in Our Spring Listening Exercise on Safeguarding
10th March 2025The Bishops' Children and Youth Council have launched their latest listening exercise on the theme of Safeguarding. The goal of this term’s exercise is to help find out what makes children and young people feel safe in church.
Together in Hope - Building An Intercultural City
6th March 2025A community gathering to exchange thoughts and feelings and explore how Leicester can continue to grow as an ‘intercultural city’ was hosted by Leicester Cathedral on Monday (3 March).
Fifty Flourishing Years of Faith and Community Spirit
6th March 2025St Hilda’s Church in East Gosgote recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Bishop Martyn Responds to Poverty Listening Exercise
3rd March 2025The results have been published from the Bishops’ Children & Youth Council (BCYC) Autumn 2024 Listening Report on Poverty. 458 young voices from schools and church groups across the diocese contributed with their opinions, insights and questions.
Journeys in Faith Shared During February Confirmations
3rd March 2025Journeys in faith and the desire to seek a closeness with God played a significant part in the services of confirmation that took place around the diocese during February.
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine Vigil
2nd March 2025A 'Prayer for Peace in Ukraine' Vigil was held at Leicester Cathedral on Monday (24 February 2025) to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion and war against Ukraine.
