A service to license several lay Associate Ministers, and to celebrate ‘everyday gifts’ and the ministry of all God’s people in the Diocese of Leicester, was held yesterday at St Catherine’s Church in Burbage.
This was only the second service of its kind in the diocese
Find out more about this year's Ordination of Deacons and Priests
It is hoped that Jessie will start work in our diocese in June
We're becoming increasingly aware in the Church of the importance of every Christian discovering what their particular ministry and vocation is, and one of the signs of a healthy worshipping community is that everyone in the church family - lay or ordained - sees themselves as having a vital part to play in the life and mission of the church and wider community. Later this month, we are holding a diocesan vocations day, as an opportunity for people to explore their sense of calling - particularly if you've become aware of God ‘tapping you on the shoulder' recently.
The Revd Sue Willetts, has been announced as the next Diocesan Director of Ordinands following Canon Paul Rattigan's recent move to the Diocese of Notts and Southwell.
The Revd Saju Muthalaly will start work here in the spring
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On Saturday 9 October the annual Called Together service took place at Leicester Cathedral.
Much celebration has taken place over the weekend as 10 priests were ordained on Saturday and 15 Deacons were ordained on Sunday
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We are hosting St Mellitus East Midlands' new Monday evening part-time new part-time pathway for ordination training and theological education.
