News & Stories - Diocese of Leicester

Ninety Church Communities on Bishop’s Lent Pilgrimage

The Bishop of Leicester walked and prayed around much of the diocese for the six weekends during Lent

Bishop highlights Leicester expertise and calls for more social housing

Bishop Martyn spoke during a short debate in the House of Lords and called for the Government to increase the social housing stock.

Bishop and Leicestershire church leaders petition councils and MPs

Churches Together in Leicestershire has thanked churches for efforts to help their communities in the cost of living crisis

February Confirmations

Last month three wonderful services of confirmation took place across the diocese

Bishop Martyn speaks in favour of the Carers' Leave Bill

Bishop Martyn spoke in the House of Lords today in favour of the Carers' Leave Bill which, if passed, would give employees the right to a week's leave to help them manage their caring responsibilities.

Bishop's Lent Appeal 2023 - Home For Good

Find out more about this year's Lent Appeal

Bishop's statement at General Synod during Living in Love and Faith debate

Bishop Martyn speaks out against aggression that has hurt LGBTQI+ Christians

General Synod to debate Bishops' Living in Love and Faith proposals

Bishops committed to a church that is diverse, where people can hold very different views and nevertheless live well together, and worship and work together in God’s kingdom

Bishop speaks on Living in Love and Faith (LLF)

The LLF proposals will be outlined in a report to the Church’s General Synod, which meets in London in February.

Bishop calls for greater recognition of faith groups in resilience law

The Bishop of Leicester spoke in a House of Lords debate on the Civil Contingencies Act