New residents arrive at our Community of the Tree of Life
11th September 2020Ten new residents have arrived to start their year at our new monastic community, The Community of the Tree of Life
News & Stories
Prayer for Ordinations 2020
10th August 2020Due to the COVID19 pandemic the ordinations of priests and deacons were delayed. They will now take place in three services on Sunday 13th September for the ordination of priests, and three services on Sunday 27th September for the ordination of deacons. A prayer card can be downloaded here to aid the whole diocese to pray for all those going to be ordained, whether they are based in your parishes or not.
Statement on renewed Leicester lockdown
1st July 2020The Bishops and our Dean, as well as other faith leaders in Leicestershire have signed a joint statement following the new lockdown
Calling for the Church to examine its own record on racism
11th June 2020Our Bishops 'Taking the Knee' on the front page, an article by Bishop Guli and another by our BAME Mission Enabler, Revd Lusa, all feature in the latest edition of Church of England Newspaper
Bishops Take The Knee
8th June 2020The Bishops of Leicester and Loughborough 'Took The Knee' outside Leicester Cathedral to mark two weeks since George Floyd's death and highlight injustice in our own society.
_(2)_1591608503.jpg)
Planning for mourning and thanksgiving for Leicester and Leicestershire
29th May 2020The Bishop of Leicester has confirmed planning for a memorial service for local people who have died of coronavirus and thanksgiving for health and care workers
Knife Angel coming to Leicester Cathedral in May
2nd March 2020The Knife Angel sculpture, which has been touring towns and cities across the UK including many cathedrals, is coming to Leicester Cathedral. It will be on display in the grounds of the Cathedral from 2 to 29 May.
Gathering together for Leicestershire's Global Carol Service
25th November 2019A feast of colour and culture, the Diocese of Leicester service is open to all. Civic and community guests will be welcomed by the Bishop of Leicester Martyn Snow.
Bishop and Dean of Leicester help The Children's Hospital School mark 70 years
20th November 2019A special service at the Cathedral marked seven decades of the amazing school, which educates hundreds of students too ill to attend their mainstream school.
Bishop and Dean speak of football club Chairman's legacy a year on from the tragic helicopter crash
25th October 2019Bishop and Dean of Leicester speak of football club Chairman's legacy of unity, love and generosity.
