The Vicariate Apostolic of the Yorkshire District was elevated to diocese status as the Diocese of Beverley on 29 September1850, becoming the Diocese of Leeds on 20 December1878. The current bishop is The Right Reverend Arthur Roche, the 9th Bishop of Leeds.
List of the Bishops of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds, England and its precursor offices
(Any dates appearing in italics indicate de facto continuation of office. The start date of tenure below is the date of appointment or succession. Where known, the date of installation and ordination as bishop are listed in the notes together with the post held prior to appointment.)
Revd John R Packer, is to become the new Bishop of Ripon and Leeds, succeeding Rt.
Bishop Packer hopes to take up his appointment in the summer after fulfilling existing commitments in the Diocese of Liverpool where he is currently a 'suffragan' or assistant bishop.
Bishop John Packer is well respected by the laity of Liverpool diocese as a Godly and caring leader.
The Bishop of Leeds is the Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds in the Province of Liverpool.
The see is in the City of Leeds where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of Saint Anne.
The Vicariate Apostolic of the Yorkshire District was elevated to diocese status as the Diocese of Beverley on 29 September1850, becoming the Diocese of Leeds on 20 December1878.
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