Welcome

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.

Latest News

Diocesan Internship Scheme applications open to all for 2025/26

13th May 2025

Applications are open for our Diocesan Internship Scheme for 2025/26, and we want to encourage a whole range of people to apply.

Self-love in a Christian context examined in new book by Honorary Bishop Chris

13th May 2025

Christian attitudes towards self-love in the modern world are explored in a new book co-authored by one of our Honorary Bishops, the Rt Revd Chris Edmondson.

Faith and civic leaders call for peace between India and Pakistan

13th May 2025

Faith and civic leaders across our diocese have jointly called for peace between India and Pakistan during a time of heightened tension.

The arrival of a new Pope is a joyful moment for Christians, says Bishop Nick

9th May 2025

The Rt Revd Nick Baines has described the election of the new Pope as a joyful occasion for all Christians.

Cricket and Christianity meet seamlessly says YCCC's chaplain Bishop Chris

9th May 2025

Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s chaplain, Bishop Chris Edmondson has explained the value of his role ahead of National Sports Sunday this weekend.

New online taster for Personal Growth and Leadership programme

7th May 2025

The Diocese of Leeds is pleased to offer a new online taster session of a course which will help people to become confident Christians, as part of our Barnabas: Encouraging Confidence work.

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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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