2021 news archive

  1. 2 keys crossed with crown above them, words York Minster to the right

    Archbishop of York to Install Eight New Canons as Members of York Minster’s College of Canons – Sunday 25 April

    21/04/2021

    NEWS - Eight new Honorary Canons will be collated, admitted and installed as members of the College of Canons of York Minster on Sunday 25th April.

    5 min read
  2. Torsos of 2 people with linked arms walking outside

    Archbishops launch new Commission on Reimagining Care

    19/04/2021

    NEWS - The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have today announced a new commission aimed at developing a radical and inspiring vision, drawing on Christian theology and tradition, that reimagines care and support. The Commission will set out proposals to achieve this vision.

    5 min read
  3. Picture of a woman wearing spectacles sitting in a room with bookshelves behind her

    Bishop Emma Ineson to be Bishop to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York

    19/04/2021

    NEWS - Archbishops Justin Welby and Stephen Cottrell have announced the Rt Revd Dr Emma Ineson as the new Bishop to the Archbishops of Canterbury and York. Currently Bishop of Penrith, Dr Ineson will take up the position from 1st June 2021.

    4 min read
  4. Lit Tealight in a glass jar alongside title of book

    Archbishop’s book on prayer to be the focus for BBC Radio 4 Daily Services

    19/04/2021

    NEWS - The ten chapters of the Archbishop of York’s book, ‘Prayer – where to start and how to keep going’ will form the structure of BBC Radio 4’s Daily Services for two weeks starting today, Monday 19 April. The Archbishop will lead the daily service this morning and will round up the series on Friday 30 April.

    2 min read
  5. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

    Remembering The Duke of Edinburgh: A Sunday Service with the Archbishop of York

    18/04/2021

    From Bishopthorpe Chapel, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell leads this online service of remembrance and prayer.

    2 min read
  6. A red candle lit in the darkness

    Archbishop's reflection on the eve of the funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

    17/04/2021

    COMMENT - The Archbishop led a meditation, 'Into your hands, O Lord' on BBC Radio 4 on the eve of the funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. His reflection follows in full.

    4 min read
  7. Exterior of York Minster from the air

    Services at York Minster commemorating the life of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

    14/04/2021

    NEWS - Further services of commemoration and thanksgiving for the life of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, were announced today by York Minster.

    3 min read
  8. Flag flying at half mast at Bishopthorpe Palace

    BBC Radio 2 - Tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

    11/04/2021

    COMMENT - Archbishop Stephen joined BBC Radio 2 Good Morning Sunday and gave a tribute to The HRH Duke of Edinburgh.

    2 min read
  9. 2 keys crossed with crown above them, words York Minster to the right

    The Eucharist for the Second Sunday of Easter

    11/04/2021

    COMMENT - The Archbishop of York preaches at the Eucharist for the Second Sunday of Easter following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

    5 min read
  10. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

    Statement by the Archbishop of York on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip

    09/04/2021

    NEWS - Statement by the Archbishop of York  on the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip 

    2 min read