*The following article references safeguarding.* The INEQE safeguarding surveys are now live and will remain open until Wednesday 5 August 2026. The surveys provide an opportunity to share your experiences and perspectives of safeguarding across the Diocese of Leicester and Leicester Cathedral, including what’s working well and where things could be better.
A statement from the Rt Revd Martyn Snow, Lord Bishop of Leicester, on the use of AI (artificial intelligence) by church leaders.
Recent 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.
The 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.
*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.
St 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.
*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.
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.
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.
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.
