Responding to the increasing polarisation in our societies
20th November 2025Bishop Martyn was recently asked to represent the Church of England at a meeting with the European Commission in Brussels.
News & Stories
Supported in Safeguarding: Diocesan Safeguarding Conference
12th November 2025Parish Safeguarding Coordinators (PSCs), Churchwardens, members of Clergy and Lay Ministers came together with the Diocesan Safeguarding Team and Adrienne Plunkett, Independent Chair of Safeguarding, for the annual online Diocese of Leicester Safeguarding Conference on Saturday 8 November.
Remembrance Sunday 2025
10th November 2025Remembrance Sunday was marked by church and community around the diocese yesterday, with poppy cascades, parades, and services including those led by the Bishop of Leicester and the Bishop of Loughborough.
Celebrating Faith Stories Through Confirmation
10th November 2025We are delighted to be able to share a round-up of confirmations which took place within our worshipping communities during the month of October, and the few weeks either side.
Interfaith Round Table in Parliament
6th November 2025Bishop Martyn recently attended a high-level interfaith discussion in the House of Lords. Representatives of different faith communities were present, including the new Minister of State for Faith and Communities, Miatta Fahnbulleh, and the new interfaith adviser to the Prime Minister, Dilwar Hussain.
"God’s Calling Me As I Am."
27th October 2025Kimberley Tyler was commissioned as a Locally Authorised Minister at St Denys Church in Evington. Kimberley is currently exploring a call to ordained ministry, and admits it has taken her some time to finally realise that God calls all kinds of people.
In Lament of Homelessness
27th October 2025A service in lament of homelessness was held at Leicester Cathedral. With Homelessness Sunday and World Homelessness Day taking place on 5 and 10 October respectively, the annual service was held on 17 October this year.
Justice and Love
16th October 2025In a display of unity and civic pride, many people came together for the High Sheriff of Leicestershire’s Justice Service at Leicester Cathedral recently.
Collation and Installation - Welcoming the New Archdeacon of Leicester
9th October 2025The collation and installation of the new Archdeacon of Leicester was held on Thursday (2 October) during evensong at Leicester Cathedral. Family, friends, colleagues and church communities came together in celebration and support for the new ministry of the Reverend Richard Trethewey during a service of welcome and commissioning.
Bishops in the Diocese of Leicester Welcome the Next Archbishop of Canterbury
6th October 2025In recognition of the announcement of the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, bishops in the Diocese of Leicester made the following statements:
