News & Stories - Diocese of Leicester

A Calling to Deepen Spiritual Life at Launde Abbey

8th February 2026

The Revd Anna Walker was licensed as Deputy Warden of Launde Abbey during a service of welcome on Tuesday 3 February in Launde Abbey chapel.

OWL Gathering Inspires Worshipping Our Creator Amongst Creation

11th September 2024

On Saturday 7 September, around 100 people came together at Launde Abbey in the diocese for an outdoor worship gathering, organised by the OWL Network (Outdoor Worship Leicestershire) and Peterborough Outdoor Worship.

The Licensing of the Revd Fran Grasham as Resident Chaplain of Launde Abbey

31st July 2024

The Reverend Fran Grasham was recently licensed as Resident Chaplain of Launde Abbey by Bishop Saju during midday prayer in the Chapel.

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.

Clergy Licensings: At Launde Abbey and in Archdeaconry

16th November 2023

Celebrating the work of our clergy around the diocese, in our parishes and at Launde Abbey, we share with you two licensings that have recently taken place in the Diocese of Leicester.

Love, support and prayer for the Ukrainian community in every stitch

29th September 2023

This patchwork quilt has been lovingly hand-stitched by a faithful and faith-filled network of quilters, who regularly retreat at Launde Abbey, to raise money for Ukrainian people living in Leicester.