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
Initial Findings Highlight Progress in Diocesan Safeguarding
12th October 2026*The following article references safeguarding.* Following a recent meeting with the visiting INEQE independent safeguarding auditors, Bishop Martyn has shared encouraging initial feedback from the safeguarding audit.
'Be Yourself': What Children and Young People Say About Making Friends
12th October 2026The results of our summer term listening exercise on friendship are now in, offering a valuable insight into what children and young people across the diocese have to say about one of the most important aspects of their lives.
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.
September Confirmations - One Faith, Many Stories
5th October 2026September 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 2026Members 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 2026It 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 2026Across 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 2026Though 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 2026A 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.
