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Leeds area pupil elected Leeds Children's Mayor 2025 - Diocese of Leeds

December 9, 2025 at 1:20 PM

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A pupil from one of our Leeds area schools has been chosen as the Leeds Children’s Mayor for 2025.

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A pupil from one of our Leeds area schools has been chosen as the Leeds Children’s Mayor for 2025.

World at One - 08/12/2025 - BBC Sounds

December 9, 2025 at 11:15 AM

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Bishop Arun was on the World at One on BBC Radio 4 today, talking about the poster campaign launched to help share Jesus' love with all this Christmas.

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December 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM

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Hear from Emily Lawrence on day 9 of our virtual Advent Calendar!

Watch here here ⬇️ youtu.be/b-ZWAOSfUok

Virtual Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 9 - Emily Lawrence

New posters share Jesus' love for all this Christmas - Diocese of Leeds

December 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM

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The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this Christmas.

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The Rt Revd Arun Arora, co-lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England and Bishop of Kirkstall, has launched a poster campaign sharing messages of hope and welcome to all this Christmas.

St Matthew's Leyburn warms up for winter with new electrical heaters - Diocese of Leeds

December 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM

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One of our Ripon area churches has been warming up for the winter and going green at the same time, thanks to a new electrical power and heating project.

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One of our Ripon area churches has been warming up for the winter and going green at the same time, thanks to a new electrical power and heating project.

Virtual Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 5 - Siân Lawton

December 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM

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Hear from Sian Lawton on day 5 of our virtual Advent Calendar!

Watch it here ⬇️ youtu.be/sdRSLd9v2PM?...

Virtual Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 4 - Charlie Duncombe

December 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM

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Hear from Charlie Duncombe on day 4 of our virtual Advent Calendar!

Watch him here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5eL...

Anglican Diocese of Leeds in top ten of charities to work for in UK - Diocese of Leeds

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December 3, 2025 at 12:05 PM

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The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has been named one of the top ten charities in the country to work for, according to Best Companies.

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The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has been named one of the top ten charities in the country to work for, according to Best Companies.

Virtual Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 3 - Father Edward Parker Sunderland

December 3, 2025 at 10:55 AM

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Hear from Father Edward Parker Sunderland on day 3 of our virtual Advent Calendar.

Watch him here ⬇️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_sF...

New art exhibition challenges us to end violence towards women and girls - Diocese of Leeds

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December 2, 2025 at 1:49 PM

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Ripon Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of art created by prisoners at HMP Hull on the theme of ‘Leave Her Alone’, supported by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, and the Mothers’ Union in the diocese.

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Ripon Cathedral is hosting an exhibition of art created by prisoners at HMP Hull on the theme of ‘Leave Her Alone’, supported by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, and the Mothers’ Union in...

Virtual Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 2 - Zoe Smith

December 2, 2025 at 10:35 AM

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Hear from Zoe Smith on day 2 of our virtual Advent Calendar!

Watch it here ⬇️ youtu.be/KCPYgAcfSUU

Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday to be new Dean of Wakefield - Diocese of Leeds

December 1, 2025 at 1:20 PM

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The Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday has been appointed as the next Dean of Wakefield.

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The Revd Canon Dr Philip Hobday has been appointed as the next Dean of Wakefield.

Virtual Advent Calendar 2025 - Day 1 - Bishop Smitha

December 1, 2025 at 9:53 AM

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Advent begins today! Hear from Bishop Smitha as she kicks off our virtual Advent Calendar for 2025, and do check back in tomorrow!

Watch it here ⬇️ youtu.be/1sRzrK6dHiA

New diocesan Net Zero Church Buildings Officer to support churches - Diocese of Leeds

November 30, 2025 at 6:04 PM

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The Diocese of Leeds has been pleased to recently welcome Alasdair Hicks, our new Net Zero Church Buildings Officer, who will be working with churches to support them in reaching their Net Zero Carbon emissions targets.

Read more here ⬇ www.leeds.anglican.org/new-diocesan...

The Diocese of Leeds has been pleased to recently welcome Alasdair Hicks, our new Net Zero Church Buildings Officer, who will be working with churches to help make their buildings more efficient and s...

Bishop Nick encourages all to have confidence at farewell service - Diocese of Leeds

November 25, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Diocese of Leeds

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The Rt Revd Nick Baines, retiring Bishop of Leeds, encouraged all to be confident in God, the Church and our context at his diocesan farewell service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday, November 23.

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The Rt Revd Nick Baines, retiring Bishop of Leeds, encouraged all to be confident in God, the Church and our context at his diocesan farewell service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday, November 23.

Bishop John of Tanzania visits Diocese of Leeds - Diocese of Leeds

November 24, 2025 at 11:13 AM

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The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd John Msuma of the Diocese of Tarime in Tanzania for a visit recently.

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The Diocese of Leeds was pleased to welcome the Rt Revd John Msuma of the Diocese of Tarime in Tanzania for a visit recently.

Interfaith Week marked across diocese - Diocese of Leeds

November 20, 2025 at 10:06 AM

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Faith representatives from across the Diocese of Leeds marked Interfaith Week recently.

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Faith representatives from across the Diocese of Leeds marked Interfaith Week recently.

Senior school leaders gather at diocesan Education Conference - Diocese of Leeds

November 19, 2025 at 10:15 AM

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Senior leaders from schools across the diocese gathered in Leeds recently to hear about innovation, inclusion and integrity at our School Leaders’ Conference for 2025.

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Senior leaders from schools across the diocese gathered in Leeds recently to hear about innovation, inclusion and integrity at our School Leaders’ Conference for 2025.

Bishop Anna hears from Archbishop Marinez of Brazil at Lambeth roundtable - Diocese of Leeds

November 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM

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The Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon and Lead Bishop for the Environment in the Diocese of Leeds, recently met Archbishop Marinez of Brazil at a round-table discussion at Lambeth Palace.

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The Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon and Lead Bishop for the Environment in the Diocese of Leeds, recently met Archbishop Marinez of Brazil, also Bishop of Amazonia, at a round-table discussio...

Churches in our diocese removed from Heritage at Risk Register - Diocese of Leeds

November 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM

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A joyful service this afternoon at Wakefield Cathedral, during which I had the privilege to confirm 15 people, admit a young person to communion and receive a man into the Church of England. With thanks to @wakecathedral.bsky.social for the photographs. #worship @leeds.anglican.org

November 16, 2025 at 7:07 PM

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November 13, 2025 at 9:26 AM

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Four of our churches have been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register, thanks to the hard work and dedication of their church members.

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Four of our churches have been removed from the Heritage at Risk Register, thanks to the hard work and dedication of their church members.

St Margaret’s Preston under Scar celebrate restored bell cote - Diocese of Leeds

November 12, 2025 at 12:52 PM

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The restored bell cote at St Margaret’s Preston under Scar was dedicated by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, at a recent Penhill Benefice service following a successful fund-raising effort both locally and nationally.

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The restored bell cote at St Margaret’s Preston under Scar was dedicated by the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, Bishop of Ripon, at a recent Penhill Benefice service following a successful fund-raising effor...

Churches given chance to apply for Common Ground Award - Diocese of Leeds

November 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM

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Churches have until Friday, November 21 to apply for a government grant to help improve their facilities.

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Churches have until Friday, November 21 to apply for a government grant to help improve their facilities.