Anglican Bishop of Leeds
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For the Roman Catholic Bishop, see Roman Catholic Bishop of Leeds.
The Anglican Bishop of Leeds is the ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Leeds[1] in the Province of York.
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Bishop of Leeds | |
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Incumbent: Nick Baines | |
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Ecclesiastical province | York |
Residence | Hollin House, Far Headingley, Leeds |
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First holder | Nick Baines |
Established | 20 April 2014 |
Diocese | Leeds |
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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]