Bishop of Leeds to retire in November

Bishop of Leeds to retire in November

THE Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Nick Baines, has announced that he is to retire on 30 November. In an ad clerum on Monday morning, Bishop Baines, who is 67, said that serving as the first Bishop of Leeds had been “an immense privilege”, and it ha...

Bishop of Leeds announces his retirement

The Rt Revd Nick Baines, Bishop of Leeds announced his retirement in an Ad Clerum to clergy  this morning and will end his ground-breaking role at the end of November this year. “It has been an immense privilege to have been asked to serve in this role, and it has been an honour to work alongside clergy and lay leaders who demonstrate joy, vision, courage and resilience,” said Bishop Nick. His work and duties will be delegated to The Rt Revd Tob…

Bishop of Leeds to retire