Anglican Bishop of Leeds
Diocesan bishop in the Church of England
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The Anglican Bishop of Leeds is the ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Leeds[2] in the Province of York.
Bishop of Leeds | |
|---|---|
| Bishopric | |
| anglican | |
 Coat of arms | |
| Incumbent: vacant; acting: Toby Howarth | |
| Location | |
| Ecclesiastical province | York |
| Residence | Hollin House, Far Headingley, Leeds |
| Information | |
| First holder | Nicholas Baines[1] |
| 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[3] on 20 April 2014. Nick Baines became diocesan and area bishop of Leeds upon the confirmation of his election on 8 June 2014;[4][5] but he acted as diocesan and area bishop from 22 April 2014.[5] The bishop's residence is Hollin House, in the Far Headingley area of Leeds.[6]
List of bishops
| Diocesan and Area Bishops of Leeds | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| From | Until | Incumbent | Notes |
| 20 April 2014 | 22 April 2014 | Tom Butler acting diocesan bishop |
[7] |
| 20 April 2014 | 22 April 2014 | James Bell Bishop of Knaresborough and acting area bishop |
[7] |
| 8 June 2014 | 30 November 2025 |  Nick Baines |
Previously diocesan Bishop of Bradford; acting diocesan and area bishop 22 April–8 June 2014;[5] announced 4 February 2014;[4] confirmation of election 8 June.[5] |
| 1 December 2025 | interim | Toby Howarth Bishop of Bradford and acting diocesan bishop |
[7] |