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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

Churches Across the Diocese Encouraged to Mark Safeguarding Sunday

1st November 2024

Safeguarding Sunday (17 November 2024) is an opportunity for congregations to use their regular Sunday service to listen and talk about how spaces can be created that are safer for everyone, and to celebrate all the good work that is being done by so many behind the scenes....

‘We’re All Saints’ - A Community Art and RE Project in Loughborough

1st November 2024

All Saints with Holy Trinity, who became an Intercultural Worshipping Community (IWC) in 2019, are excited to have embarked upon their ‘We’re All Saints’ project and commissioned bespoke artwork for the church which will lead to collaborative projects with local schools and community groups....

The Ordination and Consecration of the Revd Barry Hill as the Bishop of Whitby

14th October 2024

The bells rang out and the sun made an appearance, as the Revd Barry Hill was ordained and consecrated as the Suffragan Bishop of Whitby in a Eucharistic service at York Minster on Thursday (10 October)....