Bishop of Leeds | |
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Bishopric | |
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Incumbent: Nick Baines | |
Location | |
Ecclesiastical province | York |
Residence | Hollin House, Far Headingley, Leeds |
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First holder | Nick Baines |
Established | 20 April 2014 |
Diocese | Leeds |
Cathedral |
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] [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 | [6] |
20 April 2014 | 22 April 2014 | James Bell Bishop of Knaresborough and acting area bishop | [6] |
8 June 2014 | incumbent | ![]() | 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] |
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