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  1. People inside a worship space kneeling on the ground holding candles

    Bishop Smitha to lead pilgrimage to Taizé this summer

    12/04/2024

    NEWS - The Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield, will be leading a pilgrimage to Taizé this summer, and will be sharing more at an upcoming event at Wakefield Cathedral.

    2 min read
  2. Diocese of Leeds with words Loving Living Learning alongside it

    Archbishop's visit to the Diocese of Leeds marks launch of Leeds @ 10

    10/04/2024

    NEWS - Events to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Diocese of Leeds on Saturday, April 20 begin that weekend with a special visit by the Archbishop of York.

    2 min read
  3. Large church building in flames

    Services and events at York Minster to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 fire

    09/04/2024

    NEWS - To mark the 40th anniversary of the 1984 fire, York Minster will be holding a number of special services and events

    6 min read
  4. A picture of York Minster

    Generous grant from Benefact Trust awarded to apprentice joiner at York Minster

    02/04/2024

    NEWS - A grant of £71,726 has been awarded to York Minster to support the costs of Benefact Trust apprentice joiner, William Dixon.

    3 min read
  5. Easter Day sermon - York Minster

    31/03/2024

    COMMENT - Archbishop Stephen delivered the sermon during the Festal Eucharist at York Minster today

    9 min read
  6. two stones painted with 3 crosses and an empty tomb

    The Sun newspaper: The resurrection of Jesus changes the world

    31/03/2024

    FEATURE - Archbishop Stephen writes a message for Easter in today's Sun newspaper. This follows in full

    3 min read
  7. Cross shape torn out of paper laid on piece of rough wood

    Yorkshire Post: Jesus shows us what our humanity can be

    30/03/2024

    FEATURE - In today's Yorkshire Post, Archbishop Stephen asks if there is a way of inhabiting life that confronts injustices and begins to make life better. You can read the article in full here...

    4 min read
  8. silhouettes of 3 crosses with setting sun behind

    York Press: The Easter story shows us that God calls us to a better way

    30/03/2024

    FEATURE - In today's York Press, Archbishop Stephen writes that God invites us to be people of loving action, positive change and inner transformation. Read the article here

    3 min read
  9. Head and shoulders of man smiling to camera, wearing a clerical collar and black shirt

    The next Bishop of Burnley will be the Revd Dr Joe Kennedy

    22/03/2024

    NEWS - A priest who has broad experience of both chaplaincy and teaching, as well as in the ministering and leading of others to help God’s church to grow, has been chosen as the next Suffragan Bishop of Burnley.

    5 min read
  10. Joint Statement: Archbishops warns Government over new extremism definition

    12/03/2024

    The Archbishops of Canterbury and York warn the Government that its new extremism definition risks “disproportionately targeting Muslim communities” and “driving us apart”. Read in full the statement issued today, Tuesday 12th March.

    2 min read