News & Stories


Church is changing as we face the challenge of Corona virus

17th March 2020

The Bishop of Leicester has issued a video message urging us to 'look outwards to care for people and upwards to pray for people'.


Seeking Environment Champions in Every Deanery

6th March 2020

As we step up our care for God's creation, the Diocesan Environment Group is hoping to recruit eager participants from each deanery.


Home for Good Resources for Mothering Sunday

2nd March 2020

Local charity, Home for Good Leicester has resources for churches planning services for Mothering Sunday.


Safeguarding cases review in the Church of England Diocese of Leicester

24th February 2020

Work is underway in churches across the Diocese of Leicester, as part of a nationwide independent review of all clergy and church officer files and to take action on any safeguarding concerns.


Bishop Martyn's latest blog

17th February 2020

Extinction or rebellion? Young people and the church. Following debates and votes last week at General Synod (February 2020), Bishop Martyn published his latest blog post..


Bishop Martyn leads Synod vote to apologise for racism in the Church of England

11th February 2020

General Synod votes unanimously after Bishop Martyn talks about the Church taking first steps into a new culture defined by humility


Bishops' Lent Appeal to raise funds for Cook and Eat Hubs

10th February 2020

Our Bishops have chosen the Together Leicester Cook and Eat project for this year's Lent Appeal


St Barnabas CofE School welcomes Bishop Martyn for an afternoon

10th February 2020

Children and staff welcomed were keen to share the school's story


Bishop Martyn hears about community life in rural Avon Swift

6th February 2020

Bishop Martyn shared lunch with people from 11 villages to hear about local communities and led an informal Candlemas service in one of our schools


Bishops' Christmas hopes for everyone to encounter God who journeyed towards us

16th December 2019

Watch Bishops Martyn and Guli's Christmas message

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