Leeds Minster appoints new rector from Horsforth church
He will be officially appointed at a service on a later date
Leeds Minster has appointed a Horsforth vicar as its next rector, with Rev Jonathan Cain set to take up the role.
Rev Cain, who has served as Vicar of St James’ Woodside in Horsforth since 2018, will take up the role in the Diocese of Leeds.
Rev Cain moved to Yorkshire after graduating in civil engineering from Nottingham University in 1990.
Born and raised in London and the southeast of England, he began his career working for Yorkshire Water in Bradford, before spending several years as a civil engineer.
He later trained for ordination on the Yorkshire Ministry Course between 2013 and 2015.
Rev Cain served his curacy at Bolton Abbey before becoming Vicar of St James’ Woodside.
He also chairs the trustee board of Lighthouse (West Yorkshire) and is an Honorary Canon of Bradford Cathedral.
Rev Cain is married to Rebecca and they have four adult children.
He supports Rebecca and her business partner Sue in running a leadership and coaching company.
The couple are also jointly involved in the link between the Diocese of Leeds and the Mara Region of Tanzania.
Rev Cain will be licensed as Rector of Leeds Minster by the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Rev Toby Howarth, at a service on a date to be confirmed.