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    Trevor Devamanikkam review published

    11/05/2023

    NEWS - The independent lessons learnt review into the Church of England’s handling of allegations against the late Revd Trevor Devamanikkam has been published today.

    5 min read
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    Archbishop Stephen and Rebecca Cottrell visit York food bank to support the Big Help Out

    08/05/2023

    NEWS - Today (Monday 8 May) the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, and Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Rebecca Cottrell, visited York food bank at St Joseph’s Church.

    3 min read
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Independent Safeguarding Board: Statement by the Archbishops

    02/05/2023

    NEWS - Statement by the Archbishops on the Independent Safeguarding Board 

    1 min read
  7. 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
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    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
  10. 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