Bishop of Ripon and Leeds
| Bishop of Ripon and Leeds | |
|---|---|
| Bishopric | |
| Anglican | |
| Incumbent: John Packer | |
| Province: | York |
| Diocese: | Ripon and Leeds |
| Cathedral: | Ripon Cathedral |
| Formation: | Refounded 1836 |
The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Ripon and Leeds in the Province of York.
Though one ancient Bishop of Ripon is known, the modern diocese dates from 1836. Since 1999, the see has been called the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds, reflecting the growing importance of Leeds, the largest city within the diocese and one of the fastest-growing cities in Britain.
The Bishop lives in Hollin House, a 6-bedroom house in Weetwood, North Leeds, having moved there from Ripon in August 2008. The current Bishop is the Right Reverend John Richard Packer, who signs 'John Ripon and Leeds'. There is one Suffragan Bishop in the Diocese, the Bishop of Knaresborough.
List of diocesan Bishops
Diocesan Bishop of Leeds
Under the Dioceses Commission's Draft Reorganisation Scheme (2011), the Diocese and See of Ripon and Leeds would be entirely dissolved to facilitate the creation of a new Anglican Diocese of Leeds. The Bishop of Leeds would be the diocesan bishop of the new diocese, with particular episcopal oversight over the Leeds episcopal area – i.e. roughly the City of Leeds. The new diocesan bishop could choose to designate Leeds Parish Church as a pro-cathedral (alongside his or her three existing seats).
Area Bishop of Ripon
References
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