Welcome

We are the Church of England Diocese of Leicester. Our vision is the Kingdom of God.

We are a family of more than 18,000 Christians who worship in church buildings, houses and schools, as well as community and outdoor spaces. We believe in encouraging every Christian to live out their faith in everyday life, as they pray, tell others about God, and demonstrate God’s love for the world in their actions. With over 320 churches, 234 parishes, almost 100 schools and academy trusts, and a rapidly growing number of fresh expressions of Church, we are proud to be a rural diocese with urban heartlands.

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News and Stories

Measure Today, Change Tomorrow - Complete the Energy Footprint Tool

20th January 2026

The Church of England’s Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) is now live and ready for churches across the Diocese of Leicester to enter your fuel and power usage from 2025.

Faith and Farming: Plough Sunday Services Bless the Land and Those Who Work It

20th January 2026

Across the diocese, in the rural heartlands of Leicestershire, farmers have long come together with their church communities to give thanks and pray for God’s blessing on those who work the land, and their families.

One in Christ: Global Carol Service Unites

20th January 2026

It was a colourful celebration of unity and diversity as the Diocese of Leicester hosted its annual Global Carol Service for 2025 at St Paul’s Church in Oadby. The evening drew congregations, schools, chaplaincies and a diverse range of communities from across the diocese for an evening of worship through music, dance, poetry and prayer.