Diocese Commits to Ten New Stipendiary Clergy Posts
15th October 2026The Diocese of Leicester has pledged to create ten new stipendiary clergy posts as part of its long-term commitment to support parish ministry and mission in the diocese.
News & Stories
Celebrating Ordinations 2026 - Called, Equipped and Sent
5th October 2026We 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 2026Earlier 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 2026In 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 2026Earlier 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 2026New 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 2026Four 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 2026Revd 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 2026The 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 2026In an expression of the deepest commitment someone can give to God, Fay recently made her Life Vow for the Single Consecrated Life (SCL).
