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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

Pies and Piety

10th March 2026

Bishop Saju was delighted to step into Melton Mowbray’s famed pie arena as he joined an esteemed panel of judges for this year’s British Pie Awards at St Mary's Church. Offering a blessing over the pies, he recognised hospitality and prayed in gratitude for the creativity of everyday people whose craft brings us together and nourishes our communities.

Sisters Shining a Light on the Unseen Women of the Bible

10th March 2026

As a source of study and reflection during Lent, the ‘Sisters’ of the Church of the Martyrs in Leicester are concentrating on stories of the ‘unseen’ women of the Bible, shedding light on the lives and characters of women often overlooked in Scripture, but deeply significant in God’s redemptive plan.

Bishops' Lent Appeal 2026 - Family Holiday Charity

10th March 2026

The Bishops’ Lent Appeal for 2026 is in support of Family Holiday Charity, an organisation dedicated to helping families struggling with some of life’s toughest challenges.