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  1. 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
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    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
  3. 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
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    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
  5. 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
  6. People standing outside York Mosque

    Archbishop Visits York Mosque and Islamic Centre in Ramadan

    18/04/2023

    NEWS - Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York visited York Mosque and Islamic Centre yesterday evening with Mrs Rebecca Cottrell, where they were welcomed by Faizal Mohamudbuccus and Naser Jasim, President of the Mosque to break the fast at the Iftar meal after sunset as part of the Mosque's 'Experience Ramadan' events. 

    2 min read
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    Services and events at York Minster for the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

    17/04/2023

    NEWS - York Minster will mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III with worship, music, exhibitions and an event to recruit more volunteers as part of The Big Help Out, the national charity for the Coronation.

    4 min read
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    Easter Day sermon at York Minster

    09/04/2023

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

    7 min read
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    Easter Sunday reminds us to celebrate, not fear, our differences

    09/04/2023

    FEATURE - Writing in today's Daily Telegraph, Archbishop Stephen asks if there can be any hope for our world, our nation, and for the Church when we face so many seemingly intractable differences and disagreements. 

    5 min read
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    Easter Day Pause for Thought

    09/04/2023

    COMMENT - Archbishop Stephen joined BBC Radio 2's Good Morning Sunday programme to give a Pause for Thought for Easter Day

    2 min read