2020 news archive

  1. countryside with blue sky and white clouds overlaid with the words our hope is found

    Archbishop encourages hope in this new year

    31/12/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop is sharing short reflections throughout January 2021 on the theme, ‘Our Hope is Found’.

    3 min read
  2. Arches and roof of interior of York Minster

    Services for Epiphany and New Year at York Minster

    27/12/2020

    York Minster has announced details of special services and livestreamed worship to bring in the New Year and celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany on Wednesday 6 January. 

    4 min read
  3. York Minster Christmas Tree

    Christmas Day Service at York Minster

    25/12/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop presides and preaches at the 11am Solemn Eucharist at York Minster on Christmas Day 

    1 min read
  4. Archbishop Stephen Cottrell in York Minster

    BBC Radio 2 – Christmas Day Reflection

    25/12/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop joined the Revd Kate Bottley on BBC Radio 2 this morning. His reflection follows...

    3 min read
  5. Arches and roof of interior of York Minster

    Midnight Mass at York Minster

    24/12/2020

    NEWS - The Archbishop presides and preaches at a pre-recorded service from York Minster for Christmas Eve

    1 min read
  6. Stars against a blue sky at night with silhouettes o trees in the foreground

    How Christmas will shed new light on the ‘new normal’ we desire

    24/12/2020

    FEATURE - The Archbishop writes in today's Yorkshire Post, looking ahead at the year to come. The article follows in full...

    5 min read
  7. Drawing of the nativity Scene with bright rays of light shining behind the figures

    Bringing Comfort this Christmas

    24/12/2020

    FEATURE - In today's York Press the Archbishop writes about the importance of comfort and peace. The article follows in full...

    4 min read
  8. Archbishop head and shoulders purple cassock with crozier, Minster window behind

    Reaching out and building a more beautiful world

    23/12/2020

    FEATURE - The Archbishop writes in the Sun today, encouraging us to show kindness this Christmas and in the year ahead. The article follows in full...

    3 min read
  9. Clergyman standing outside in front of a viaduct

    Consecration of the Bishop of Berwick – Tuesday 5 January 2021

    17/12/2020

    NEWS - The Venerable Mark Wroe, currently Archdeacon of Northumberland, will be consecrated as the next Suffragan Bishop of Berwick in the Diocese of Newcastle at York Minster at 11am on Tuesday 5 January 2021, the Eve of the Feast of the Epiphany.

    2 min read
  10. Front cover of Radio Times with Father Christmas smiling with left arm raised above him

    Radio Times - Let us see our diversity as a great strength

    08/12/2020

    FEATURE - The Archbishop writes in the Christmas edition of the Radio Times. The article follows in full..

    4 min read