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Diocese of Leeds publishes annual report for 2024

First published on: 19th June 2025

The 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.

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Diocese launches new Vacancy in See explainer

First published on: 17th June 2025

The 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.

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Confident conversations about our future at the June meeting of Synod

First published on: 16th June 2025

New 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.

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Team Leeds contribute to packed agenda at General Synod

First published on: 21st February 2025

Representatives from the Diocese of Leeds took part in a range of debates at the most recent General Synod.

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We can find hope in the darkness, says Bishop Nick

First published on: 25th December 2024

​​​​​​​How we find hope in the difficulties of today's world is the topic of Bishop Nick's Christmas message for 2024.

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Let's bring truth and realism back following election, writes Bishop Nick

First published on: 8th July 2024

Following 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.

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Diocesan Synod tackles busy agenda in last meeting of triennium

First published on: 17th June 2024

How 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.

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50 Daily Devotions engage people with Rhythm of Life

First published on: 22nd May 2024

People from across the diocese and beyond have been engaging with our Rhythm of Life initiative, with 50 Daily Devotions between Easter and Pentecost.

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Bishop Nick issues ecumenical call for support for Sudan

First published on: 1st May 2024

The Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has issued a joint statement with Bishop Paul Swarbrick, Lead Bishop for Africa for the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, calling for more attention to be paid to the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

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Diocesan Interns prayed for by Bishop Nick

First published on: 29th April 2024

Our Bradford Mission Apprentices and Leeds & Harrogate Interns, all part of our Diocesan Internship Programme, enjoyed a great start to their summer term thanks to Bishop Nick’s invitation to a lunch at Hollin House recently.

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