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  1. Old stone walls with a grassy bank below with daffodils growing

    Longing for better news - an Easter message in York Press

    16/04/2022

    FEATURE - The Archbishop writes in the York Press on Holy Saturday

    3 min read
  2. People outside carrying blue and yellow placards protesting against war

    Good Friday: Easter message in the Yorkshire Post

    15/04/2022

    FEATURE - Writing in today's Yorkshire Post, Archbishop Stephen is encouraged that even in the midst of horror and evil, good emerges

    4 min read
  3. View upwards of wooden cross with branching roof of the Minster in view

    Holy Week and Easter at York Minster 2022

    04/04/2022

    NEWS - York Minster today announced its services and events for Holy Week and Easter, the most important festival in the calendar for Christians around the world.

    7 min read
  4. 6 people dressed in warm outdoor clothing standing between two white vans

    Archbishop of York praises Cumbrian community spirit

    17/03/2022

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York has today paid tribute to the Cumbrian community spirit during his first visit to the county since enthronement.

    4 min read
  5. Fence boards painted in colours of Ukrainian flag, blue and yellow

    Humanitarian Sponsorship scheme statement

    14/03/2022

    News - The Archbishops today issued a joint statement in support of the Humanitarian Support scheme 

    1 min read
  6. Letters USPG in pink with small cross at the top

    USPG and Diocese in Europe launch Ukraine emergency appeal

    04/03/2022

    NEWS - USPG and the Church of England Diocese in Europe are launching an emergency appeal to get aid to people in desperate need because of the invasion of Ukraine.

    3 min read
  7. 2 keys crossed with crown above them, words York Minster to the right

    Remembrance, prayer and hope: Events and services at York Minster for Covid-19 National Day of Reflection

    01/03/2022

    NEWS - York Minster will welcome people for remembrance, prayer and hope on Wednesday 23rd March, the second anniversary of the first Covid-19 lockdown.

    2 min read
  8. Head and shoulders of bishop in robes standing in front of red leather benches

    House of Lords debate on situation in Ukraine

    25/02/2022

    COMMENT - the Archbishop spoke today in the debate on the situation in Ukraine and Russia. The speech follows in full

    4 min read
  9. The Archbishop of Canterbury and York logos together.

    Pastoral letter from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in English and Ukranian

    24/02/2022

    NEWS - The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a pastoral letter to the clergy and people of the Church of England, calling on them to pray for peace in Ukraine. 

    5 min read
  10. Man standing outside dressed in walking gear holding a long wooden staff

    Archbishop of York to join Bishop of Carlisle’s Lent Walk

    24/02/2022

    NEWS - The Archbishop of York will journey alongside the Bishop of Carlisle as part of a Lent Walk which begins next week.

    3 min read