Province York Cathedral Liverpool Cathedral Formation 1880 | Diocese Liverpool First incumbent John Ryle | |
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The Bishop of Liverpool is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Liverpool in the Province of York.
The diocese stretches from Southport in the north, to Widnes in the south, and from the River Mersey to Wigan in the east. Its see is in the City of Liverpool at the Cathedral Church of Christ. The Bishop's residence is Bishop's Lodge, Liverpool.
The office has existed since the founding of the diocese in 1880 under Queen Victoria. The current bishop is Paul Bayes, who has been bishop since the confirmation of his election on 23 July 2014.
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