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Bishop's Reflections #4 The Gift of a New Language

8th February 2021

In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift of a new language - the language of lament


Bishop's Reflections #3 - The Gift of Waiting

1st February 2021

In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift of waiting


Gift of Prayer: Bishop's Reflections #2

25th January 2021

In this week's reflection Bishop Martyn thinks about the gift of prayer


The Bishop of Leicester issues a statement as we enter Tier 4

31st December 2020

Bishop Martyn sends new year greetings and a reminder that the Christmas message of 'God with us' and Jesus's invitation to bring our worries to God in prayer, remain our source of comfort and joy.


Download a video message from Bishop Martyn and Bishop Guli

18th December 2020

Bishop Martyn and Bishop Guli have recorded a video message which is available to download and include in your own online Christmas services. 


Past Cases Review 2 continues

30th November 2020

Work is still underway in our diocese as part of the nationwide review of safeguarding cases in the Church of England


Report from November Diocesan Synod

30th November 2020

The summary of proceedings at the Synod held by Zoom on 21 November 2020


Bishops join acts of remembrance for our city and county

8th November 2020

Bishop Martyn and Bishop Guli are taking part in online Remembrance events


Bishop of Leicester appoints a new Canon Precentor at Leicester Cathedral

2nd November 2020

Revd Canon Emma Davies is the new Canon Precentor and Canon Residentiary at Leicester Cathedral.


Thinking differently about lay ministry - Bishop Martyn's comment piece in the Church Times

30th October 2020

Our Lead Bishop for Lay Ministry sees opportunity in reimagining ministry in a way which doesn't diminish the role of clergy but sees it enhanced through a true recognition of the complementary gift of lay ministers.

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