Bishop Nick Baines releases report into future of Europe
First published on: 13th March 2026During his last couple of years as the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines conducted an inquiry into the future of Europe.
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Bishop Nick encourages all to have confidence at farewell service
First published on: 24th November 2025The Rt Revd Nick Baines, retiring Bishop of Leeds, encouraged all to be confident in God, the Church and our context at his diocesan farewell service at Ripon Cathedral on Sunday, November 23.
Diocese of Leeds publishes annual report for 2024
First published on: 19th June 2025The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to publish its annual report for 2024, sharing the successes of our teams working to encourage confidence and create confident Christians, support growing churches and help transform communities.
Diocese launches new Vacancy in See explainer
First published on: 17th June 2025The Diocese of Leeds has launched a new webpage to help explain the Vacancy in See process, as we get ready for the retirement of the Rt Revd Nick Baines, the Bishop of Leeds.
Confident conversations about our future at the June meeting of Synod
First published on: 16th June 2025New responsibilities, Barnabas and Living in Love and Faith were all on the agenda at our June Synod meeting, where Bishop Nick gave his last Presidential Address as Bishop of Leeds.
Team Leeds contribute to packed agenda at General Synod
First published on: 21st February 2025Representatives from the Diocese of Leeds took part in a range of debates at the most recent General Synod.
We can find hope in the darkness, says Bishop Nick
First published on: 25th December 2024How we find hope in the difficulties of today's world is the topic of Bishop Nick's Christmas message for 2024.
Let's bring truth and realism back following election, writes Bishop Nick
First published on: 8th July 2024Following last week's General Election, the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has written about the importance of realism and truth returning to our national culture.
Diocesan Synod tackles busy agenda in last meeting of triennium
First published on: 17th June 2024How we continue to grow God’s Kingdom here in our region was the theme of the most recent Diocesan Synod, which took place on Saturday, June 15 in Leeds.
50 Daily Devotions engage people with Rhythm of Life
First published on: 22nd May 2024People from across the diocese and beyond have been engaging with our Rhythm of Life initiative, with 50 Daily Devotions between Easter and Pentecost.
