The Anglican Bishop of Leeds is the ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Leeds in the Province of York.
The diocese and see were created by The Dioceses of Bradford, Ripon and Leeds and Wakefield Reorganisation Scheme 2013 on 20 April 2014. Nick Baines became diocesan and area bishop of Leeds upon the confirmation of his election on 8 June 2014;Number 10 – Diocese of Leeds: the Right Reverend Nicholas Baines approved (Accessed 4 February 2014) but he acted as diocesan and area bishop from 22 April 2014. The bishop's residence is Hollin House, in the Far Headingley area of Leeds.
List of bishops Diocesan and Area Bishops of LeedsFromUntilIncumbentNotes20 April 201422 April 2014Tom Butleracting diocesan bishopThe Transformation Programme – Archbishop appoints interim area bishops (Accessed 20 October 2019)20 April 201422 April 2014James BellBishop of Knaresborough and acting area bishop8 June 201430 November 2025 Nick BainesPreviously diocesan Bishop of Bradford; acting diocesan and area bishop 22 April–8 June 2014; announced 4 February 2014; confirmation of election 8 June.1 December 2025interim Toby HowarthBishop of Bradford and acting diocesan bishop
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