News & Stories


Pastoral Message from Bishop Martyn

15th November 2024

A pastoral message from Bishop Martyn to those in the Diocese of Leicester, following the release of the Makin Review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, and offering an update on the Minster Community process.

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SoundCafe Leicester Granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service

14th November 2024

SoundCafe Leicester has been granted the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

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Bishops' statement regarding the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury

12th November 2024

A statement from the Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough in response to the publication of the Makin review and the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury.


Remembrance Sunday 2024

11th November 2024

Across the diocese, our churches and schools have been holding services and taking part in civic and community events to mark Remembrance Sunday.

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Bishops Appoint Sophie Holder as Diocesan Director of Racial Equity

11th November 2024

Sophie will be commissioned to her new role at Diocesan Synod on Saturday 23 November 2024 and will begin work on Friday 6 December 2024.

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Churches Across the Diocese Encouraged to Mark Safeguarding Sunday

31st October 2024

Safeguarding Sunday (17 November 2024) is an opportunity for congregations to use their regular Sunday service to listen and talk about how spaces can be created that are safer for everyone, and to celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes.

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Young Voices From Across the Diocese Give Their Views on Climate Change

17th October 2024

The results of the latest Bishops’ Children and Youth Council listening report are in with 227 young people from primary and secondary schools and church groups around the diocese offering their thoughts and feelings on the subject of Climate Change.

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The Ordination and Consecration of the Revd Barry Hill as the Bishop of Whitby

13th October 2024

The bells rang out and the sun made an appearance, as the Revd Barry Hill was ordained and consecrated as the Suffragan Bishop of Whitby in a Eucharistic service at York Minster on Thursday (10 October).

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Bishop Martyn’s Commitment to Support the City’s Homeless Community

9th October 2024

Bishop Martyn recently visited The Bridge Homelessness to Hope on Melton Street in Leicester to meet the staff and guests of the charity.

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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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