News & Stories


The Very Revd Karen Rooms Installed as Dean of Leicester

11th March 2024

On Saturday 9 March, the Very Revd Canon Rooms was installed by Bishop Martyn as the new Dean of Leicester.

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Diocesan Women’s Ministry Group Hosts Its First Gathering

7th March 2024

Twenty-five women from various ministries across the diocese joined the first gathering of the Diocesan Women’s Ministry Group which took place over Zoom on Monday 4 March.

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God’s ‘Explorers’ - Learning, Loving and Leading

4th March 2024

What an encouraging sight – the joyful smiles of children learning, loving, and leading sung worship on a Sunday morning!

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Strengthening and Growing the Ministry Team in the Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks

1st March 2024

After a period of discernment, teaching and theological reflection, four Lay Worship Leaders were recently commissioned to the Benefice of Shepshed and Oaks.

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The experience of forming Launde Minster Community

26th February 2024

Bishop Martyn chats to Revd Jonathan Dowman, Oversight and Growing Faith Minister for the Launde Minster Community. Jonathan reflects upon the formation process and the joys and challenges in the first 12 months since launching the first Minster Community in the diocese.

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The Bishops’ Children & Youth Council Launch Listening Exercise on Prayer

22nd February 2024

Could you facilitate a listening group around the theme of prayer with children or young people in your context?

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Deanery-Wide Celebration of Baptism and Confirmation in Framland

20th February 2024

The churches of Framland, north-east of the diocese, came together for a joint service of Baptism and Confirmation earlier this month.

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A Celebration of New Beginnings and a Commitment to Shared Ministry

19th February 2024

The Revd Julia Bradshaw was licenced as Anglican Chaplain at HMP Gartree.

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Welcoming the Reuilly Contact Group

12th February 2024

The Diocese of Leicester hosted the Reuilly Contact Group for their biennial gathering, supporting ecumenical conversations between British and Irish Anglicans and French Protestants.

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Archdeacons Blessed by the Ministry and Leadership of Our Young People

12th February 2024

Young people from around the Diocese of Leicester showed the Archdeacons of England and Wales how they like to worship by leading a series of prayer and praise sessions.

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