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

A Statement from the Diocese of Leicester

29th June 2025

We remain deeply appalled by the serious criminal behaviour that led to Venessa Pinto’s conviction and our thoughts and prayers are with those affected by her actions.

‘We’re All Saints’ - Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Inspirational People

23rd June 2025

In a celebration of cultural diversity and inspirational people from all times and all places, the church of All Saints with Holy Trinity in Loughborough came alive with the sights, sounds, and spices of its intercultural community last weekend.

Joining Together to Pray ‘Thy Kingdom Come’

16th June 2025

Across the diocese, many of our churches have been praying for their local communities, and for those who don’t yet know Jesus, as part of the global initiative ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ - which runs annually from Ascension Day to Pentecost.
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