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  1. A woman and a man standing next to a banner saying Equal Inclusive Rights

    Archbishop Hosts First Anti-Racism Summit for York

    25/01/2024

    NEWS - York’s first Anti-Racism summit, hosted by the Archbishop of York, saw key figures and multi-faith leaders gather on 24 January.

    3 min read
  2. Front cover of a book P is for Pilgrim  in gold lettering on a drawn picture of people following a winding path

    P is for Pilgrim The Christian Faith: A Journey from A to Z

    19/01/2024

    By the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, illustrated by Jack Seymour
    ‘This is a book that I’m sure would have helped me when I first explored Christianity… it explores and explains most of the key concepts and ideas that underpin the Christian faith [and] the deep mysteries of some beautiful but complicated words.’
    Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York

    3 min read
  3. Spikey the hedgehog is held up at Bishopthorpe Palace

    Spikey the hedgehog back at home in palace grounds

    13/01/2024

    NEWS - Spikey the hedgehog was returned to the grounds of Bishopthorpe Palace after recuperating at a local rescue centre.

    2 min read
  4. Bishops to ordain eight new priests to serve in the Diocese of York

    02/01/2024

    NEWS - Eight deacons will be ordained priest by the bishops of the Diocese of York over the weekend 6th - 7th January, in or close to the parish where they serve as Curate.

    5 min read