Barry Hill

Barry Leon Hill (born February 1979) is an English Anglican bishop. Since 2024, he has served as the Bishop of Whitby, a suffragan bishop in the Diocese of York.

Early life Hill left school at 18, spending a year on an internship scheme as a youth worker, which led to voluntary roles in youth work. He then worked in the flight simulation industry.

Ordained ministry Hill was ordained deacon in 2005 and priest in 2006. After a curacy in Loughborough, he was Diocesan Mission Enabler from 2009 until 2017, supporting clergy and lay leaders in the Diocese of Leicester in areas of parish renewal and mission, vocations, discipleship, and training.

From 2023 until his appointment as Bishop of Whitby, he worked as Diocesan Strategy Development Enabler, leading the discernment and drafting of the strategy of the Diocese of Leicester.

Episcopal ministry On 10 October 2024, he was consecrated as a bishop by Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, during a service at York Minster.

As Bishop of Whitby, Hill serves across the Diocese of York, holding particular geographical responsibility for the Archdeaconry of Cleveland. He also chairs the Diocesan Board of Education and leads across the Diocese on what it means to grow younger and more diverse.

Personal life Hill is a life-long supporter of Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club. He has the club's crest and Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium on his robes, and has spoken of praying for the team.

Hill has spoken of being a P!nk "superfan". He enjoys musical theatre, cooking and rollerskating.