2020 news archive

  1. Gold square cross with red letters YHCT in each quarter

    Archbishop of York to become President of the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust

    23/09/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has accepted an invitation to become President of the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust (YHCT), the charity set up to maintain and repair places of worship across the region.

    2 min read
  2. Grey writing for HARP with green triangle above it like a roof on a house

    The Archbishop of York continues as HARP's Patron

    18/09/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York, The Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, is to continue in his role of Patron for HARP, Southend’s homeless charity. 

    3 min read
  3. Exterior shot of York Minster

    Archbishop ordains twelve Deacons to serve in the Diocese of York

    16/09/2020

    NEWS - Twelve women and men will be ordained Deacon by the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, in the course of five services in York Minster between Friday 25th and Sunday 27th September 2020.

    11 min read
  4. Bishops Sophie Jelley and Andy Emerton

    Consecrations of the Bishop of Doncaster and the Bishop of Sherwood to be livestreamed from York Minster

    14/09/2020

    NEWS - Two new Bishops will be consecrated in separate services taking place at York Minster on Monday 21 September.

    3 min read
  5. Diocese of York seal - red shield with crossed keys in white and gold mitre sitting above

    A warm pool, a tea bag and the beat of a drum: five new Readers for the Diocese of York

    14/09/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, will admit and licence five people to serve as Readers in parishes in the Diocese of York, in a service at York Minster on Saturday 26th September.

    5 min read
  6. Letters SMMS written in blue

    Archbishop of York to become Patron of the Sodality of Mary, Mother of Priests

    04/09/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell has accepted the invitation to be Patron of the Sodality of Mary, Mother of Priests (SMMS).  He will officially take up the role during a virtual Zoom gathering on 17 September at 4pm where he will take time to chat with members about their ministries within the Anglican Communion.

    2 min read
  7. York Minster Lay Canons September 2020

    New Lay Canons appointed at York Minster

    11/08/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York, The Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, has approved the appointments of four new Lay Canons to the Chapter of York, the governing body responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of York Minster.

    3 min read
  8. Bishops Sophie Jelley and Andy Emerton

    Consecrations at York Minster - The Bishop of Doncaster and the Bishop of Sherwood

    03/08/2020

    NEWS - Consecrations at York Minster - The Bishop of Doncaster and the Bishop of Sherwood on Monday 21 September 

    3 min read
  9. Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, is interviewed by John Young: ‘By the Grace of God, I will’

    27/07/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell has recorded an ‘in conversation with York Courses’ with John Young entitled, “BY THE GRACE OF GOD, I WILL”.

    2 min read
  10. Archbishop Stephen Cottrell in gold and red robes standing next to HM The Queen who is dressed in matching hat and jacket carrying a posy of yellow flowers

    Archbishop of York pays virtual homage to The Queen in historic first

    22/07/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York has paid homage to The Queen in a ceremony carried out virtually for the first time in history.

    1 min read