Faith, Hope and Centenary Celebration with Archbishop Sarah
14th September 2026It was an honour and a blessing to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, to the Diocese of Leicester.
News & Stories
Joyful Confirmation Services Mark Next Steps in Faith
17th August 2026Around the diocese, services of confirmation during the last month have offered joyful opportunities for people to affirm their faith, share their stories, and take the next step in their journey with God.
Preparing Young People on the Journey to Confirmation
30th July 2026A new course which equips leaders as they support and prepare young people journeying towards confirmation is now available to download for free.
Celebrating New Steps in Faith
23rd July 2026Please pray for all those who have recently been baptised and confirmed in the diocese.
A Generous Outpouring of God's Love - Laura's Story
8th July 2026Laura Taylor, our Parish Giving Officer, talks about how generosity has underpinned her journey in faith and is at the heart of her calling as a Christian.
Confirmations: Faith Awakened and Renewed Across the Diocese
6th July 2026From the young starting out on their journey of discipleship, to a reawakening of faith much later in life, the stories shared within our parishes as people come to confirmation are both joyful and inspiring.
Bishop Martyn Visits Leicester’s Romanian Orthodox Community
27th May 2026Bishop Martyn recently met with Father Stefan and members of Leicester’s Romanian Orthodox community. During the visit, he was shown around the church and spoke with the congregation about the challenges they have faced in migrating to Leicester, as well as their desire to play an active part in the city’s community life and wider ecumenical relationships.
Bishop’s Study Day Explores Christians and Politics
26th May 2026Clergy and lay leaders recently gathered for a Bishop’s Study Day on the theme of Christians and Politics, to learn more about how our faith inspires our engagement with social and political issues.
Launch of “Faith in the Public Square"
10th May 2026Bishop Martyn and his Social Policy Advisor, Florence Gildea, have launched a blog designed to help Christian leaders participate in public debates about contested questions. The aim behind “Faith in the Public Square” is to bring evidence from the social sciences together with theology to help readers think through areas of our common life which are the subject of heated debate.
Celebrating Commitment to the Cornerstone Team
16th March 2026In a joyful service of welcome and commitment to shared ministry in the Cornerstone Team, the Revd Tom Devas was recently licensed as Team Rector by Bishop Saju.
