Early Summer Baptisms and Confirmations
11th July 2025Throughout June and into the beginning of July, a number of our worshipping communities welcomed and witnessed members of their church families taking the next step on their faith journeys.
News & Stories
Summer Social, Song and Licensing Celebration for Soundcafe Leicester
10th July 2025SoundCafe Leicester ended the summer season in song and celebration at St Mary de Castro Church with the formal licensing of the Revd Tony Leighton as leader for this BMO (Bishop’s Mission Order).
Licensing Launde With God's Love
7th July 2025The licensing of the Revd Crystal McAllister, as Interim Oversight Minister in the Launde Deanery Minster Community, was held during morning prayer on Tuesday 1 July at Bishop’s Lodge.
An Abundance of Baptisms and Confirmations
2nd June 2025It has been a busy month of baptisms and confirmations, as we’ve witnessed a host of people, young and old - and from the breadth of the diocese across all its diversity - make a commitment to Christ. Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju shared significant moments with our worshipping communities, joining parishioners on their journeys in faith, and praying together for God’s kingdom to come on earth as in heaven.
Prayers for Ordinations 2025
28th May 2025Everyone is warmly invited to attend the services of ordination taking place in Leicester Cathedral this Petertide.
A Deep Appreciation for Revd Jane’s Dedicated Ministry
19th May 2025It was a celebration of new beginnings and a commitment to shared ministry as the Revd Jane Walker was licensed as Priest-in-Charge in the Benefice of the Burrough Hill Parishes.
VE Day 80th Anniversary Celebrations
12th May 2025It was a time of celebration in the Diocese of Leicester as church, school and community united to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day).
Vocations – the Time is Now
28th April 2025Are you feeling a sense of calling to ordained ministry? Do you recognise the call in someone else? Right now, Bishop Saju is preparing a retreat for our new ordinands who will be ordained into the church this summer, and he wondered, who else might God be calling to diaconate and priesthood, to serve and lead in His church in the future?
Alleluia! Christ is Risen – Easter Sunday Confirmations
23rd April 2025It was an immensely joyful occasion on Easter Sunday morning as five were confirmed by Bishop Saju during a celebratory service with Holy Communion at St Paul’s Church in Woodhouse Eaves.
Words from Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju on the death of Pope Francis
21st April 2025Following the death of Pope Francis, aged 88, on Easter Monday morning, Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju paid tribute to his Holiness.
