News & Stories

New Dean of Leicester Announced

The Bishop of Leicester yesterday announced that Revd Canon Karen Rooms will be the next Dean of Leicester – becoming the third person to hold the post.

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Clergy Licensings: At Launde Abbey and in Archdeaconry

Celebrating the work of our clergy around the diocese, in our parishes and at Launde Abbey, we share with you two licensings that have recently taken place in the Diocese of Leicester.

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Remembrance Sunday

Remembrance services and marks of respect for the fallen took place around the diocese on Sunday, including services led by the Bishop of Leicester and the Bishop of Loughborough.

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Celebrating Clergy Licensings Around The Diocese

We mark a number of licensings that have recently taken place across the Diocese of Leicester.

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Bishop Martyn gives keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ conference

On Tuesday 17 October, Bishop Martyn gave the keynote address at Reconciliation Initiatives’ first racial justice conference, drawing on his reflections on our diocese's journey towards intercultural communities.


Update from Bishop Martyn

Bishop Martyn shared a video update in which he reflects upon our diocesan vision

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Celebrating September Confirmations Around The Diocese

As we move through the Season of Creation, services of confirmation continue in the diocese, with Bishop Saju and Bishop Martin leading three celebrations during September


Bishop Martyn calls on Government to develop strategy for integration

On Thursday 14 September, Bishop Martyn spoke in the House of Lords calling for a robust long-term strategy from Government to help people of different faiths and cultures live well together here in the UK.

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Speaking of Dignity

A guest post by Bishop Martyn for the Confederation of School Trusts’ Blog

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Two Leicestershire Church Members Receive King’s First Maundy Money

Two members of Leicestershire churches were nominated by Bishop Martyn to be recipients of King Charles III’s first distribution of Maundy Money


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