Coat: | File:Diocese of Leeds arms.svg |
Bishopric: | Leeds |
Border: | anglican |
Incumbent: | Nick Baines |
Province: | York |
Residence: | Leeds |
Established: | 20 April 2014 |
Cathedral: | |
First Incumbent: | Nick Baines |
Diocese: | Leeds |
The Anglican Bishop of Leeds is the ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Leeds[1] in the Province of York.
The diocese and see were created by The Dioceses of Bradford, Ripon and Leeds and Wakefield Reorganisation Scheme 2013[2] on 20 April 2014. Nick Baines became diocesan and area bishop of Leeds upon the confirmation of his election on 8 June 2014;[3] but he acted as diocesan and area bishop from 22 April 2014.[4] The bishop's residence is Hollin House, in the Far Headingley area of Leeds.
Diocesan and Area Bishops of Leeds | ||||
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From | Until | Incumbent | Notes | |
20 April 2014 | 22 April 2014 | Tom Butler acting diocesan bishop | [5] | |
20 April 2014 | 22 April 2014 | James Bell Bishop of Knaresborough and acting area bishop | ||
8 June 2014 | incumbent | Nick Baines | Previously diocesan Bishop of Bradford; acting diocesan and area bishop 22 April–8 June 2014; announced 4 February 2014; confirmation of election 8 June. |