News & Stories


Strengthening Partnerships and Learning From Brothers and Sisters in Tanzania

27th March 2025

Earlier 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.

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Thanksgiving to Mark the Tenth Anniversary of Richard III's Reinterment

27th March 2025

Leicester Cathedral was the site of a poignant and historic gathering last Wednesday (26 March 2025), as the city and county came together to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the reinterment of King Richard III.

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Update on Leicester Cathedral Revealed

14th March 2025

Work is progressing on the final stages of building work for Leicester Cathedral’s restoration project, Leicester Cathedral Revealed. Following the removal of scaffolding, the new Heritage & Learning Centre can now be seen, including the external stonework façade, 'veil' of moulded glazed terracotta fins, and copper roof parapet.

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Prayer for Peace in Ukraine Vigil

2nd March 2025

A '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.

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Half Term Fun with Leicester Cathedral

24th February 2025

An amazing array of strange creatures were spotted in Leicester Cathedral during February half-term last week, as families came to visit, be creative and make their own grotesque.

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Celebrating New Canons at the Cathedral

10th February 2025

Three new canons were installed at Leicester Cathedral during a service of evensong on Sunday (9 February). They are the Revd Dr Tom Wilson, Canon Theologian, Vivienne Froggatt, Lay Canon, and Pam Spokes, Lay Canon – Head Warden.

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Global Carol Service Brings Cultures Together for 'A Glimpse of Heaven'

16th December 2024

The service was an uplifting celebration of our diocese’s diverse intercultural communities, perfectly melded in a rich offering of music, dance, prayer and worship.

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Service held in Lament of Homelessness

7th October 2024

Around 100 people gathered in Leicester Cathedral on 2 October for a service in lament of homelessness. The worship was a time to reflect on the realities of homelessness and to consider how best to work together to serve those affected.

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A Service of Collation and Installation for The Revd Dr Sarah Siddique Gill

30th September 2024

A service of collation and installation for The Revd Dr Sarah Siddique Gill as Canon Missioner and Canon Residentiary of Leicester Cathedral was held on Sunday 22 September.

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Cathedral Girls' Choir Celebrates 50 Years

23rd September 2024

This month marks 50 years since Leicester Cathedral Girls' Choir was established, becoming the first Church of England cathedral to establish a separate girl' top line.

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