New Dean of Leicester Announced
1st December 2023The Bishop of Leicester yesterday announced that Revd Canon Karen Rooms will be the next Dean of Leicester – becoming the third person to hold the post.
News & Stories
Clergy Licensings: At Launde Abbey and in Archdeaconry
16th November 2023Celebrating 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.
Remembrance Sunday
13th November 2023Remembrance services and marks of respect for the fallen took place around the diocese on Sunday, including services led by the Bishop of Leicester and the Bishop of Loughborough.
Celebrating Clergy Licensings Around The Diocese
23rd October 2023We mark a number of licensings that have recently taken place across the Diocese of Leicester.
Bishop Martyn gives keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ conference
17th October 2023On Tuesday 17 October, Bishop Martyn gave the keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ first racial justice conference, drawing on his reflections on our diocese's journey towards intercultural communities.
Update from Bishop Martyn
29th September 2023Bishop Martyn shared a video update in which he reflects upon our diocesan vision
Celebrating September Confirmations Around The Diocese
25th September 2023As we move through the Season of Creation, services of confirmation continue in the diocese, with Bishop Saju and Bishop Martin leading three celebrations during September
Bishop Martyn calls on Government to develop strategy for integration
14th September 2023On Thursday 14 September, Bishop Martyn spoke in the House of Lords calling for a robust long-term strategy from Government to help people of different faiths and cultures live well together here in the UK.
Speaking of Dignity
4th August 2023A guest post by Bishop Martyn for the Confederation of School Trusts’ Blog
Stories of faith from Easter Baptisms and Confirmations
17th April 2023This Easter Sunday saw our Bishops out in the diocese for services and sharing the message of transforming hope for the suffering from families hit by the cost of living, to the challenges for farmers and asylum seekers in our county