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

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)....

SoundCafe Celebrates 10 Years Supporting the Homeless and Vulnerable

14th October 2024

Local charity SoundCafe has celebrated 10 years of supporting people in Leicester who have experienced homelessness or are vulnerable due to their housing situation. To mark the occasion a concert was held at St. Mary de Castro featuring the SoundCafe choir and poetry contributions from SoundCafe guests....

An Act of Solidarity in the City

14th October 2024

Christians from the Diocese of Leicester were recently involved in an act of solidarity to offer support and loving service to asylum seekers living in their local community....