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Anglican Bishop of Leeds

Bishop of Leeds
Bishopric
anglican
Coat of arms
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	Ripon Cathedral Wakefield Cathedral Bradford 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]

List of bishops[edit]

Diocesan and Area Bishops of Leeds
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	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]

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