2023 News Archive

  1. Head and shoulders of a man and a woman standing back to back, smiling

    BBC Radio 2 Pause for Thought - Coronation Weekend

    07/05/2023

    COMMENT - The day after the Coronation of King Charles III, Archbishop Stephen joined the Good Morning Sunday programme on BBC Radio 2 to share a Pause for Thought.

    3 min read
  2. A post box with knitted crown on top of it

    The Coronation is an opportunity for us to build friendships and community

    06/05/2023

    FEATURE - Archbishop Stephen writes in the Yorkshire Post today, reflecting on the Coronation of King Charles III

    5 min read
  3. Front cover of a magazine showing a man dressed in red regalia uniform sitting down

    This coronation will be rooted in history but reflect the nation we aspire to be

    02/05/2023

    FEATURE - Archbishop Stephen writes in The House magazine ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III. The article follows in full

    3 min read
  4. Logo for the Church of England - a purple circle with purple cross inside it

    Independent Safeguarding Board: Statement by the Archbishops

    02/05/2023

    NEWS - Statement by the Archbishops on the Independent Safeguarding Board 

    1 min read
  5. Archbishop Stephen pictured with artist John Wonnacott CBE as his portrait is presented at Chelmsford Cathedral

    Archbishop Stephen Cottrell attends portrait presentation at Chelmsford Cathedral

    30/04/2023

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York and former Bishop of Chelmsford, the Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell has attended the presentation of his portrait during Evensong at Chelmsford Cathedral today. 

    2 min read
  6. A picture of a man dressed as a vicar next to a woman

    New Canon announced at York Minster

    28/04/2023

    NEWS - The Chapter of York today announced the appointment of The Revd Canon Timothy Goode, currently Rector of St Margaret’s Church Lee in the Diocese of Southwark, London, as Canon for Congregational Discipleship and Nurture at York Minster. 

    4 min read
  7. Head and shoulders of woman dressed in clergy clothes

    New Bishop of Ripon Announced

    27/04/2023

    NEWS - The Revd Canon Anna Eltringham, currently the Team Rector for Oxted, in the Diocese of Southwark, will be the new Bishop of Ripon, Downing Street announced this morning.

    3 min read
  8. Words of Love Matters above silhouettes of people of all ages

    Love Matters says Archbishops’ Commission

    26/04/2023

    NEWS - In a report published today (“Love Matters”), the Archbishops’ Commission on Families & Households makes a series of recommendations about how families and households can best flourish.

    4 min read
  9. hands holding St George's flags in the air

    Scouts and Guides St George's Day Celebration Service

    23/04/2023

    COMMENT - Archbishop Stephen spoke at the St George's Day celebration service for Scouts and Guides from the Scout Districts of York Ebor and York Minster and Guides County of North Yorkshire South

    5 min read
  10. Man holding chisel and mallet and chipping at stone block

    The Archbishop of York pays a first official visit to York College and University Centre

    21/04/2023

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell revealed that his wife has forced him to buy a new pair of Dr. Martens shoes for King Charles’ Coronation during a first official visit to York College and University Centre.

    3 min read