News & Stories


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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Introducing the Diocese of Leicester’s Ministry Experience Scheme Class of 2025

27th January 2025

There’s a new team of hope-filled, joy-inspiring, God-loving young adults in our diocese, and they’re out making a difference in our worshipping communities.

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The Emergence of Focal Ministry

16th December 2024

As the shape of ministry changes across our diocese, many people are feeling called to offer spiritual leadership in their local church. Focal Ministry is the name being given to this emerging shape of ministry.

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Celebrating Locally Authorised Ministers in Our Parishes

1st October 2024

There was much joy, hope and thanks given to God for the gift of lay ministry in the parish of Broughton Astley, Croft with Stoney Stanton recently, as Heather Beadle and Malcolm Burland were commissioned as Locally Authorised Ministers.

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Everyday Faith App: Develop a Daily Connection With God

22nd July 2024

Everyday Faith is the new daily devotional app from the Church of England designed to inspire, equip and encourage you in your faith every day of the week.

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Catalyst 30K: Free Training for Children and Youth Leaders

11th July 2024

This year, Leicester was one of several dioceses to partner with the Church of England 30k Project to pilot new training programmes for children and youth leaders. We are now recruiting for participants to join a second cohort in Autumn 2024.

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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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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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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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Giving Thanks For Our Safeguarding Coordinators

17th June 2024

A service of thanksgiving was held during choral evensong at Leicester Cathedral to mark the work of all those who serve as safeguarding coordinators in the Diocese of Leicester.

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