News & Stories - Diocese of Leicester

Celebrating Ordinations 2026 - Called, Equipped and Sent

5th October 2026

We are delighted to share that the 2026 Michaelmas Ordinations in the Diocese of Leicester took place over the weekend, with three joyful services held at Leicester Cathedral. Please pray for all those being ordained throughout the Church at this time. Please also pray for the colleges and courses where candidates from our diocese have been trained, their training incumbents, and the parish communities in which they will serve.

Celebrating a Calling and Growing Faith in Coalville

21st September 2026

Earlier in September, the Revd Rhianne O’Rourke was licensed as Minster Community Growing Faith Minister and Associate Priest in the Benefice of Coalville with Bardon Hill and Ravenstone.

Ordination Services 2026

14th September 2026

In the diocese, we will ordain five new priests and six new deacons this year, coming from the breadth of the Church of England across all its diversity in theological conviction, practice and understanding.

The Ministry Experience Scheme - A Year Well Served

30th July 2026

Earlier in July, our 11 young adults came to the end of their Ministry Experience Scheme (MES) placement year in the Diocese of Leicester. During their time here, these young people have served a range of churches and engaged in a variety of mission and ministry.

Stand for Synod

9th July 2026

New members are being elected to General Synod this year – and you are invited to stand as a candidate. General Synod is the national assembly of the Church of England. It shapes and approves laws that affect the whole of the Church of England.

Lay Workers Licensed Ahead of Ordinations

7th July 2026

Four of our soon-to-be ordained Deacons were licensed as Lay Workers by Bishop Martyn on Wednesday 1 July during a morning service in the Chapel at Bishop’s Lodge.

From Congregant to Associate Priest - Revd Kat’s Journey with Emmanuel

6th July 2026

Revd Kat Marjoribanks was licensed as Associate Priest (Interim) of Emmanuel Loughborough and The Good Shepherd during a service of thanksgiving and commitment to shared ministry.

Licensing, Leading and Doing Life Together

29th June 2026

The Revd Ali Simpson-Smith was licensed as Team Vicar in the Benefice of Oadby Great Glen during worship of welcome and commitment to shared ministry.

A Vocation of Devotion: Fay’s Life Vow for the Single Consecrated Life

29th June 2026

In an expression of the deepest commitment someone can give to God, Fay recently made her Life Vow for the Single Consecrated Life (SCL).

A Sunny Celebration of the Call to Lay Ministry

1st June 2026

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.