News & Stories


INEQE Safeguarding Audit

14th May 2026

*The following article references safeguarding, including seeking the views of survivors.* The Diocese and Cathedral will soon be taking part in an independent safeguarding audit carried out by INEQE Safeguarding Group.

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"Called by Name" - Confirmation Celebrations Across the Diocese

11th May 2026

Over the past few months, up until the end of April, a host of Confirmation services have taken place in churches around the Diocese of Leicester, each one a joyful and meaningful celebration.

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Launch of “Faith in the Public Square"

10th May 2026

Bishop Martyn and his Social Policy Advisor, Florence Gildea, have launched a blog designed to help Christian leaders participate in public debates about contested questions. The aim behind “Faith in the Public Square” is to bring evidence from the social sciences together with theology to help readers think through areas of our common life which are the subject of heated debate.

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Diocese Marks Centenary with Celebrations of Faith and a Visit from the ABC

27th April 2026

The Diocese of Leicester will mark its Centenary in 2026–27 with a rich programme of worship, storytelling, civic events and church community participation, giving thanks for 100 years of God’s faithfulness and looking ahead with hope.

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Archbishop Sarah to Visit Four Dioceses Including Leicester

20th April 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury will visit dioceses and parishes across the Church of England this year to shine a light on where God is at work in local churches and communities.

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Take Part in Our Summer Listening Exercise on Friendship

20th April 2026

This Summer term, our listening exercise is exploring the theme of friendship – and we want to hear from as many young voices in the diocese as possible!

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Dave and Tricia Rollett Answer God’s Call to Zanzibar

20th April 2026

The Rollett family will soon be swapping life in the Diocese of Leicester for East Africa, where they will walk alongside local Christians and help them work together to be a loving witness to their neighbours of other faiths.

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Young Eco Ambassadors Lead the Way at Eco Schools Extravaganza

9th April 2026

Primary-aged children from schools across the diocese came together to celebrate creative eco action and caring for God’s planet in the Leicester Diocesan Board of Education’s first ever Eco Schools Extravaganza.

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PCC/Trustee Training Events With the Archdeacons

7th April 2026

As part of an ongoing provision of support, the Archdeacons of Leicester and Loughborough warmly invite PCCs and Trustees to come together for a training morning. The mornings are designed to help whole PCCs and clergy in understanding, managing, and fulfilling their responsibilities as trustees.

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Bishops’ Easter Message 2026 - Rumours of Another World

30th March 2026

The Revd Martyn Snow, Lord Bishop of Leicester, and the Rt Revd Saju Muthalaly, Bishop of Loughborough, share their message for Easter 2026.

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