News & Stories - Diocese of Leicester

Trading Consumerism for Community in The Diocese of Leicester this Christmas

15th December 2025

A unique story is unfolding in The Diocese of Leicester, where community, creativity, and connection are taking centre stage in the most heart warming ways. From gifting a former stranger, now neighbour a car instead of a store-bought gift, to finding a message of ultimate hope in a poem about peace, this community shows how focusing on connection and conscious action can transform our Christmas season.

Building Safe Spaces in Kibworth Beauchamp

10th December 2025

As part of their commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space for all, St Wilfrid’s Church in Kibworth Beauchamp recently held a special Safeguarding Service, reflecting on the importance of protecting the vulnerable in their church and community.

In Loving Service of Young People

11th December 2025

After moving to Waltham-on-The-Wolds in 2021, Suzanne was looking to make new friends. She went on to set up a fortnightly youth club, which is regularly attended by around 40 young people. We invite you to slow down, grab a hot drink, and enjoy Suzanne's inspiring story of faith, love and community.

Case for reducing child poverty must be made

5th December 2025

Writing for the Church Times this week, Bishop Martyn makes the case that Christian views on specific welfare policies vary, but a fairer society benefits everyone.

Bishop Martyn's response to the government's Child Poverty Strategy

5th December 2025

Bishop Martyn made the following statement on social media, in response to today's publication of the government's Child Poverty Strategy (5 December 2025).

New Strategy to Support Survivors and Victims

1st December 2025

Our Survivor Care Strategy sets out how we will care for and support those who have disclosed abuse related to church settings, including the Diocese of Leicester and Leicester Cathedral, and those who have experienced abuse outside of the church.

Countdown to Christmas on a Journey of Peace, Faith, Hope and Love

30th November 2025

Open the doors of our diocesan digital mixed media Advent Calendar to discover inspiring scripture, things to make and do, a pause for reflection, faithful festive music, and events to attend – all themed around Peace, Faith, Hope and Love.

Sharing Life, Faith and Fellowship with the Bishop of Kiteto

26th November 2025

It was a whistle stop tour of the diocese for Bishop Bethuel and Bishop Mama Agnes of the Diocese of Kiteto in Tanzania, when they recently made their first ever visit to Leicester. During their stay, the Bishop and his wife travelled through the rural heart and urban heartlands of the diocese, to experience life, faith and fellowship across the city and county in which we worship.

Bishop Martyn Welcomes End Of Two-Child Limit

26th November 2025

A statement from the Bishop of Leicester, the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, the Church of England’s lead bishop for child poverty issues, following the budget this afternoon (26 November, 2025).

A Gift to One Another: Soar Valley Minster Community

24th November 2025

Members of the Soar Valley Minster Community came together on Thursday (20 November) for a service of inauguration and commissioning of this newly forming Minster Community. At the heart of Soar Valley, there is a strong sense of the whole people of God working together for the Kingdom in this area of the diocese, with hopeful stories emerging.