News & Stories


Inspiring Church Restoration Project Bringing Community Together in Eaton

14th May 2026

St Denys Church in Eaton village has received a further boost to its ongoing restoration project, Eaton InSpired, with a grant of £24,515 from the National Churches Trust.

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INEQE Safeguarding Audit

14th May 2026

*The following article references safeguarding, including seeking the views of survivors.* The Diocese and Cathedral will soon be taking part in an independent safeguarding audit carried out by INEQE Safeguarding Group.

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"Called by Name" - Confirmation Celebrations Across the Diocese

11th May 2026

Over the past few months, up until the end of April, a host of Confirmation services have taken place in churches around the Diocese of Leicester, each one a joyful and meaningful celebration.

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Launch of “Faith in the Public Square"

10th May 2026

Bishop 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.

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Flags Held High as Ravenstone Marks St George’s Day

7th May 2026

For the eighth year running, St Michael and All Angels Church in Ravenstone welcomed the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers from the village for their annual St George’s Day Service.

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Parish Accessibility Fund

5th May 2026

To aid churches in being accessible for disabled people, the national church is making grants available through the Parish Accessibility Fund


Diocese Marks Centenary with Celebrations of Faith and a Visit from the ABC

27th April 2026

The Diocese of Leicester will mark its Centenary in 2026–27 with a rich programme of worship, storytelling, civic events and church community participation, giving thanks for 100 years of God’s faithfulness and looking ahead with hope.

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Church Volunteers Launch EPiC to Help People into Work and Bless the Community

23rd April 2026

Exaireo Trust, a Christian social housing charity in Loughborough, celebrated the launch of its new initiative - Enterprise Partnerships in Communities (EPiC) - earlier this month. The volunteer-led vision of EPiC is to offer meaningful employment to people who face barriers to work, while blessing the local community through practical services such as car washing, gardening, and painting and decorating.

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English Churches Should Fly the Flag of St George

23rd April 2026

In an opinion piece, written for the Church Times, Bishop Martyn says the patron saint’s day should be used to consider how to foster a healthy kind of patriotism.


Archbishop Sarah to Visit Four Dioceses Including Leicester

20th April 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury will visit dioceses and parishes across the Church of England this year to shine a light on where God is at work in local churches and communities.

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