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Northern Global-Majority Heritage & UK Minority Ethnic clergy and ordinands gather at Bishopthorpe
24/05/2024
The Archbishop of York today welcomed clergy, ordinands and church leaders of global-majority heritage or UK minority-ethnic from the Northern Province to Bishopthorpe Palace for a day of celebration, conversation, worship and networking.
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General election 2024: invitation to pray for the nation
22/05/2024
NEWS - The bishops of the Church of England have issued a call to put prayer and participation at the heart of the General Election campaign as the UK prepares to go to the polls.
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The Venerable Patricia Hillas appointed as the next Bishop of Sodor and Man
16/05/2024
NEWS - The Venerable Patricia Hillas has been announced as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Sodor and Man. The official announcement came from Downing Street while the Bishop-designate visited Cathedral Isle of Man, Peel
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Archbishop of York Official Visit to New York
08/05/2024
NEWS - Tomorrow, on Thursday 9 May, which is Ascension Day in the Church’s calendar, The Most Revd Michael B. Curry, presiding bishop and primate of the Episcopal Church, is preaching at the Evening Mass at St Thomas’ Church, New York at 5.30pm EST. Archbishop Stephen Cottrell will preside at this service.
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Celebrating 100 years of friendship
04/05/2024
FEATURE - Archbishop Stephen writes in today's Yorkshire Post as the cities of York and New York mark 100 years of partnership and friendship. This follows in full.
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The cities of York and New York Celebrate a Century of Transatlantic Friendship
02/05/2024
NEWS - The historic cities of York, England, and New York City, USA, will celebrate a century as twin cities this week (May 5, 2024), with a message from His Majesty King Charles III marking the occasion, and dignitaries from both sides of the Atlantic Ocean coming together for an historic ceremony.
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Pentecost Youth gatherings at the heart of Thy Kingdom Come 2024
25/04/2024
NEWS - Thy Kingdom Come (TKC), the global ecumenical movement for uniting Christians in 11 days of prayer from Ascension to Pentecost, is inviting church youth groups to join in with a collective time of prayer and worship around the country.
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Archbishop of York Visit to St George’s Crypt, Leeds
25/04/2024
NEWS - On Saturday 20 April, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell visited St George’s Crypt, whose mission is to meet the need of homeless and vulnerable people in Leeds. His visit as the organisation’s Patron formed part of a weekend of mission marking the 10th anniversary of the Diocese of Leeds where he met with clergy and their communities in different settings.
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Diocese of Leeds marks 10th anniversary with service at Bradford Cathedral
22/04/2024
NEWS - The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has marked its 10th anniversary this past weekend, with a special service at Bradford Cathedral. The service was in part led by the Most Revd Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, who has been visiting the area as part of the celebrations.
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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.
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