News & Stories


The licensing of an Anglican Chaplain at HMP Fosse Way

David Spencer was licensed as Anglican Chaplain of the prison in Leicester just before Christmas.

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A Christmas Message from Bishop Martyn & Bishop Saju

In their Christmas message, filmed at Launde Abbey, Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju share what it means for the birth of Christ to have brought joy to the world, even in times of uncertainty and conflict.

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Celebrating Licensings Within Archdeaconry

As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the work of our clergy around the diocese and share with you two licensings that have recently taken place within the Archdeaconries of the Diocese of Leicester

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Leading Young People With Love

The recent findings of our latest ‘listening exercise’ with children and young people in the diocese, on the theme of leadership.

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Confirmations and Commitments of Faith: November and December 

As the end of the year draws ever closer and we get ready to celebrate the birth of Christ, the final baptisms, confirmations, and commitments of faith, have taken place around the diocese.

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New Dean of Leicester Announced

The Bishop of Leicester yesterday announced that Revd Canon Karen Rooms will be the next Dean of Leicester – becoming the third person to hold the post.

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Clergy Licensings: At Launde Abbey and in Archdeaconry

Celebrating the work of our clergy around the diocese, in our parishes and at Launde Abbey, we share with you two licensings that have recently taken place in the Diocese of Leicester.

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Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance services and marks of respect for the fallen took place around the diocese on Sunday, including services led by the Bishop of Leicester and the Bishop of Loughborough.

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Celebrating Clergy Licensings Around The Diocese

We mark a number of licensings that have recently taken place across the Diocese of Leicester.

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Bishop Martyn gives keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ conference

On Tuesday 17 October, Bishop Martyn gave the keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ first racial justice conference, drawing on his reflections on our diocese's journey towards intercultural communities.

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