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.

September Confirmations - One Faith, Many Stories

5th October 2026

September was a busy month of baptisms and confirmations, as we witnessed a host of people - young and old and from the breadth of the diocese - make a commitment to Christ. Bishop Martyn and Bishop Saju shared significant moments with our worshipping communities, joining people on their journeys in faith, and praying together.

Growing Together in the Vale of Charnwood Minster Community

28th September 2026

Members of the Vale of Charnwood Minster Community recently came together for a celebratory ‘launch’ service in thanksgiving for this newly formed Minster Community. The Church of All Saints, Thorpe Acre, was packed with people representing the breadth and diversity of the minster parishes, united in worship and gratitude for the faith, companionship and gifts shared across their worshipping communities.

Faith, Hope and Centenary Celebration with Archbishop Sarah

14th September 2026

It was an honour and a blessing to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, to the Diocese of Leicester.

Celebrating 150 Years of Mothers' Union

6th September 2026

Across the Diocese of Leicester, in the city of Leicester and throughout the county of Leicestershire, Mothers' Union members support some of the most vulnerable people in our communities.

A New Chapter for Intercultural Mission and Ministry

24th August 2026

Though the Intercultural Worshipping Communities project has officially come to an end, building Intercultural Communities remains a significant priority for the Diocese of Leicester. To support this, we have established an Intercultural Steering Group, appointed and commissioned Intercultural Champions in our churches, and launched an Intercultural Network open to anyone interested in this area of mission and ministry.

Anchored in Faith, Called to Serve

9th July 2026

A service of welcome and commitment to shared ministry, for the Revd Fr Herbert Fadriquela as Vicar of the Parish of St Aidan New Parks, Braunstone Frith and Kirby Frith, was held at St Aidan’s Church recently.

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.

Confirmations: Faith Awakened and Renewed Across the Diocese

6th July 2026

From the young starting out on their journey of discipleship, to a reawakening of faith much later in life, the stories shared within our parishes as people come to confirmation are both joyful and inspiring.

RECOGNISE

15th June 2026

RECOGNISE (6-12 July 2026) is a national week of recognition for everyone involved in ministry with children, young people, and their families (CYPF). And Sunday 12 July is a day for churches nationwide to celebrate and thank those involved in this vital ministry.