Recent news stories below.
Ten Huddersfield young people make a Christian commitment in unique event
Ten young people took part in what we think is a first for the whole country - a joint Baptist Baptism with Methodist Baptism and Confirmation and Anglican Confirmation. More ...
Archbishop celebrates Pentecost in Wakefield - see pictures: hear his talk
The Archbishop of York is in Wakefield this weekend to baptise and celebrate Holy Communion as part of the festival of Pentecost and to join the traditional walk of witness through Horbury. More ...
Happy 125th Birthday Wakefield!
Every Church from across the diocese will be represented this weekend at the anniversary celebration in Wakefield Cathedral to mark the 125th birthday of the Diocese. More ...
More thoughts on Welfare Reform
A few weeks ago, Simon Duffy, the Director of the Centre for Welfare Reform spoke to people across the diocese; his PowerPoint slides are now available to view as well as a relevant essay from Revd Sam Wells. More ...
Archbishop of York decides to take super diocese proposal to General Synod
The Archbishop of York has announced he will submit the draft scheme to create one single diocese from the three dioceses of Wakefield, Ripon and Leeds and Bradford to General Synod this July despite Wakefield voting no. More ...
Debt Counselling Centre celebrates first year in Wakefield
Christians against Poverty is celebrating a year of helping local residents in Wakefield escape the misery of personal debt. More ...
Church has key role to play on welfare cuts and tax justice
Simon Duffy, the Director of the Centre for Welfare Reform speaks to people across the diocese; PowerPoint slides to Simon's talk now available to view. More ...
Could you live on a pound a day?
Our Diocesan Giving and Resources Adviser, Jo Beacroft Mitchell is taking the challenge to live on a pound a day this week - to help raise money and awareness for crucial anti-poverty initiatives. More ...
Faith and fun at 125th Birthday Celebrations
Plans for our 125th birthday party in the precinct promises to be an afternoon of fun and faith set in the context of Eucharistic Worship. More ...
Songs of Praise from Wakefield Cathedral this Sunday
Songs of Praise comes from Wakefield Cathedral this Sunday in the first of two shows which will celebrate the Merrie City as being a 'city on the up'. More ...