Carved Praying Hands Take Pride of Place in Oadby
28th November 2022If ever there was a bigger and more prominent prompt for everyday prayer, it’s these carved praying hands in the front garden of St Peter’s Church in Oadby.
News & Stories
Farewell to Dean David
28th November 2022Sunday evening saw the diocese pay a fond farewell to David Monteith at St Mary de Castro church in Leicester. After 13 years in the diocese, David is moving on to take up his new appointment as Dean of Canterbury.
Curing Loneliness, One Cup at a Time
28th November 2022You might not think of hosting a regular coffee morning as loving service of the world. But with isolation and loneliness being shown to have negative effects on our mental and physical health, giving people an opportunity to connect with others can be a real lifeline.
Leicester Homelessness Charter partners reflect four years on
24th November 2022Leicester City Mayor and the Bishop of Leicester were among those speaking at a special event hosted by the University of Leicester to mark four years since the city’s Homelessness Charter was set up.
Shaped By God Together Update
21st November 2022We now have three areas piloting the Minster Community process in the diocese
Bishop Saju receives, baptises and confirms Christians across the diocese
21st November 2022Bishop Saju travelled the diocese on Sunday as he received, baptised, and confirmed candidates from a number of churches and the cathedral.
A weekend of Big Conversations in Coalville, Bardon and Ravenstone
21st November 2022The Benefice of Coalville with Bardon Hill and Ravenstone hosted the third and final Big Conversation of 2022, and was a brilliant weekend of conversations about life and faith.
Communities Unite in Remembrance
14th November 2022All around the diocese, churches, clergy and ministers have been leading services and involved in civic and community events to mark Remembrance Sunday
The Beacon Church Celebrates Its First Year
14th November 2022A new Diocese of Leicester church planted in Hinckley has marked its first year as a worshiping community.
Bishop Saju visits Avanti Fields School
14th November 2022Bishop Saju recently visited Avanti Fields secondary school in Hamilton for a question and answer session with year ten students, as part of their study of Christianity.
