Should Clergy Use AI?
8th June 2026A statement from the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, Lord Bishop of Leicester, on the use of AI (artificial intelligence) by church leaders.
News & Stories
Growing Church and Intercultural Communities
8th June 2026Recent news in the diocese has brought some really encouraging stories to light, with a significant rise in baptisms and growing numbers of people coming to church, particularly from global majority heritage backgrounds. But this growth hasn’t happened overnight. It reflects years of intentional work through one of the diocese’s key priorities, Intercultural Communities and the Intercultural Worshipping Community Project.
A Sunny Celebration of the Call to Lay Ministry
1st June 2026The sun shone on Saturday (23 May 2026) for the Called Together service at Leicester Cathedral, as we lifted high and celebrated our lay ministers and the ministry they carry out across the Diocese.
Working Together to Strengthen Safeguarding Across Minster Communities
18th May 2026*The following article references safeguarding.* As Minster Communities form across the diocese, Parish Safeguarding Coordinators (PSCs) are coming together to support one another in a role that is never meant to be carried alone. By meeting regularly, they are building confidence, sharing good practice, and strengthening safeguarding across their parishes.
Inspiring Church Restoration Project Bringing Community Together in Eaton
14th May 2026St Denys Church in Eaton village has received a further boost to its ongoing restoration project, Eaton InSpired, with a grant of £24,515 from the National Churches Trust.
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.
"Called by Name" - Confirmation Celebrations Across the Diocese
11th May 2026Over 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.
Launch of “Faith in the Public Square"
10th May 2026Bishop 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.
Diocese Marks Centenary with Celebrations of Faith and a Visit from the ABC
27th April 2026The 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.
Archbishop Sarah to Visit Four Dioceses Including Leicester
20th April 2026The 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.
