Prayers With Poppies
9th November 2025Anyone can be involved in prayers for remembering, whether in church or at home. All you need for this simple prayer is a poppy each.
News & Stories
Summer Crafts at the Cathedral
15th September 2025Around 800 children participated in free craft activities at Leicester Cathedral during the summer holidays. From archaeology to falcon crafts, clay grotesques and music workshops, a changing offer meant families attended regularly.
VJ Day 80: A Peaceful and Powerful Tribute
18th August 2025A reflective service on the eve of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) was held In Leicester Cathedral on Thursday (14 August). The occasion was attended by a congregation including civic dignitaries and esteemed military guests representing the city and county, marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and the end of the Second World War.
Joining Together to Pray ‘Thy Kingdom Come’
16th June 2025Across the diocese, many of our churches have been praying for their local communities, and for those who don’t yet know Jesus, as part of the global initiative ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ - which runs annually from Ascension Day to Pentecost.
Sharing God’s Love on the Streets: Loughborough Street Pastors
15th June 2025Every Saturday night in Loughborough, a small team walks the streets wearing blue uniforms and offering more than just a presence—they bring a ministry of care, compassion, and Christ’s love. These are the Loughborough Street Pastors.
Journeys in Faith Shared During February Confirmations
3rd March 2025Journeys in faith and the desire to seek a closeness with God played a significant part in the services of confirmation that took place around the diocese during February.
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine Vigil
2nd March 2025A 'Prayer for Peace in Ukraine' Vigil was held at Leicester Cathedral on Monday (24 February 2025) to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion and war against Ukraine.
Prayer Warriors’ Walk for Peace and Flourishing in Belgrave
6th February 2025The Revd Dr Vijay Kumar led a ‘deeply moving and spirit-filled’ prayer walk in the Belgrave area of the diocese.
This Week: Racial Justice Sunday 2025
3rd February 2025Sunday 9 February is Racial Justice Sunday. Entering its 30th year of celebration, this is a unique day in which we, as the body of Christ, highlight the continued need to oppose racism and pursue racial justice.
Chalking the Door
13th January 2025Christians around the diocese have been blessing their homes, work and places of worship with ‘holy graffiti’ in a traditional Epiphany act of celebration called ‘chalking the door’.
