Diocese of Leeds

News from the diocese of Leeds. The diocese of Leeds includes West Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Dales, areas of Barnsley, east Lancashire, and south-western County Durham.

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Church leaders condemn co-option of the Cross in ‘Unite the Kingdom’ rallies

A GROWING number of church leaders have this week condemned the “misuse” of Christian symbols by “racist” and “far-Right” protesters

24 Sep 2025

Bishop speaks out against the ‘rising toxic tide of racism’ in Britain

THE Church must “reclaim both the flag and the faith” from the far Right, the Bishop of Kirkstall, the Rt Revd Arun Arora, has said

18 Sep 2025

St George’s Crypt, in Leeds, hosts first confirmation service in 95-year history

FOR the first time in its 95-year history, St George’s Crypt, in Leeds, hosted a confirmation service, which its chaplain, the Revd Andy Muckle, described as a “joyous occasion”

08 Aug 2025

Farsi-speakers find welcome and community in British churches

06 Jun 2025

Outcry after rendering of church tower in Wensleydale

02 Apr 2025

Bishop of Leeds to retire in November

25 Mar 2025

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20 Dec 2024

Former Ridley Principal Canon Andrew Norman to be Europe suffragan

29 Nov 2024

Churches match-funded to go green

16 Aug 2024

Resource churches: To sow, plant, or graft?

16 Aug 2024

New church buildings officers gather for first time

12 Jul 2024

Photo story: Climate stories

28 Jun 2024