The Anglican Bishop of Leeds is the ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Leeds[1] in the Province of York.
Bishop of Leeds | |
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Bishopric | |
anglican | |
Incumbent: Nick Baines | |
Location | |
Ecclesiastical province | York |
Residence | Hollin House, Far Headingley, Leeds |
Information | |
First holder | Nick Baines |
Established | 20 April 2014 |
Diocese | Leeds |
Cathedral |
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][4] 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.[5]
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 |
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20 April 2014 | 22 April 2014 | James Bell Bishop of Knaresborough and acting area bishop |
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8 June 2014 | incumbent | Nick Baines | Previously diocesan Bishop of Bradford; acting diocesan and area bishop 22 April–8 June 2014;[4] announced 4 February 2014;[3] confirmation of election 8 June.[4] |