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Our vision of encouraging confident Christians, growing churches and transforming communities guides and supports our parishes, churches and three cathedrals.
We are here to help everyone share the Good News of Jesus Christ across our diverse region.

 

The Bishop of Leeds,
The Rt Revd Nick Baines.

Bishop Nick is retiring at the end of November 2025, and so the diocese is engaged in the Vacancy in See process.

More on this can be found here.

Latest News

The Rt Revd Dame Sarah Mullally to become 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

3rd October 2025

His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of the Bishop of London, the Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, as the next Archbishop of Canterbury, Downing Street has announced.

Local faith leaders renew commitment to the right to safe worship for all

3rd October 2025

The Bishop of Bradford and Interim Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Dr Toby Howarth has joined Faith Leaders in his Episcopal Area in condemning the violent attack on Jewish worshippers in Manchester.

Put placards aside and build bridges, says Bishop Arun

2nd October 2025

Organisers of protests outside migrant hotels have been urged by the Rt Revd Arun Arora, Bishop of Kirkstall and one of the Church of England’s lead bishops on racial justice, to put megaphones and placards aside and join talks aimed at building bridges between communities.

Bishops of the diocese pray for those affected by Manchester attack

2nd October 2025

The bishops of the Diocese of Leeds are praying for all affected by today's attack in Manchester, and want to encourage people everywhere to pray for the strength and courage to stand together against hatred in all its forms.

Black History Month marked in our diocese

1st October 2025

Black History Month has begun, celebrating the power and pride of black communities, and our churches will be responding in a variety of ways.

All Saints Ilkley celebrate being Fairtrade during Fairtrade Fortnight

30th September 2025

This Fairtrade Fortnight, All Saints Ilkley is celebrating the renewal of their status as a Fairtrade Church.

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Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence

Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence is how we work together to create confident Christians, build growing churches and be part of transforming communities.

Barnabas offers every church resources and support at different levels and will help us to become more confident in our mission, leadership, future, and witness.

The programme draws on the wisdom of the parishes, recognises everyone has something to give, and is reflected in strong relationships across the diocese.

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