News & Stories

Bishop Martyn hears people's experiences of being homeless

He recently visited The Hope Forum - Leicester's Homeless Lived Experience Forum

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

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

An update from the Communities for Ukraine Scheme

Last year we reported on the partnership between the Diocese and Citizens UK to find hosts for Ukrainian families through the Communities for Ukraine scheme. One year on, here is an update.

+Martyn's Monthly updates - January 2023

In this month's update Bishop Martyn explores the diocesan priority of reconciliation and it's wider application in the church and the world.

Lord Bishop of Leicester makes his maiden speech in the Lords

The Rt Revd Martyn Snow spoke about the principles behind the Government's policies on asylum seekers and refugees

Leicester Homelessness Charter partners reflect four years on

Leicester City Mayor and the Bishop of Leicester were among those speaking at a special event hosted by the University of Leicester to mark four years since the city’s Homelessness Charter was set up.

Loving Service of the World in our diocese

Loving Service of the World is one of our three priorities as a diocese. So, to find out how parishes across the diocese are serving their communities, the Social Responsibility Panel asked church leaders and church officers what needs they are seeing in their communities, how they’re responding to them, and how the Social Responsibility Panel can best support them.