News and Communications - Diocese of Leeds

Let's be drawn by hope, together, says Bishop Nick at Diocesan Synod

First published on: 18th March 2023

How we recognise God's presence in our complicated and imperfect world, and reflect that hope back into the world together, was the topic of the Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds' presidential address at the most recent Diocesan Synod.

Bishop Nick reflects on the invasion of Ukraine one year on

First published on: 24th February 2023

One year on from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has written powerfully reflecting on the last year and the path ahead.

Honorary Canons are installed at Ripon Cathedral

First published on: 31st January 2023

A range of Honorary Canons have been installed at Ripon Cathedral in recognition of their service and dedication to the diocese.

Bishop Nick visits Leeds school

First published on: 12th January 2023

Bishop Nick has been seeing what goes on in our schools, with a recent visit to Whinmoor St Paul’s in Leeds.

Let's celebrate the wonderful strangeness of Christmas says Bishop Nick

First published on: 25th December 2022

A Christmas video message from Bishop Nick calls for prayers for the dispossessed and the marginalised as we mark the wonderful strangeness of the Saviour’s birth.