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.

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, including our public consultation, can be found here.

Latest News

Online meeting for women as part of Vacancy in See consultation

14th July 2025

Our Diocesan Women’s Ministry Advisors are inviting women across the diocese to an online meeting to discuss the next Bishop of Leeds, as part of our Vacancy in See public consultation.

Flowerpot figure of Bishop Anna welcomes everyone to famous Dales festival

11th July 2025

Talented folk in Settle have created a striking figurine of the Rt Revd Anna Eltringham, the Bishop of Ripon, from flowerpots.

New Diocesan Advisory Committee members bring expertise to supporting churches

9th July 2025

A new term of our Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) has started, and here you can meet new members bringing important expertise to the committee.

New future for church as community workshop and social hub

9th July 2025

A Denby Dale church is being transformed into a community workshop and café, following transfer of ownership to a charity which specialises in woodwork, wood-turning and light engineering.

Over 50 people thanked and equipped at TEND event

8th July 2025

Over 50 people who work with children and young people gathered at Christ Church Skipton recently for the first TEND event of 2025.

Friends and family gather at a special farewell service for Dean Simon

7th July 2025

Dean of Wakefield Simon Cowling was joined by many well-wishers at his farewell service, held in what he called “a cathedral without frontiers”.

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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.

Find more here

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