NEWS - Ten new Honorary Canons will be collated, admitted and installed as members of the College of Canons of York Minster, during a service of Choral Evensong on Saturday 16 September 2023 at 5.30pm.  All are welcome.

There have been 98 Archbishops of York since 627 AD.

News Releases from 2023

From Bishopthorpe Chapel, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell leads this online service of remembrance and prayer.

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.

NEWS - Today's Church of England online service comes from the Chapel at Bishopthorpe Palace. Archbishop Stephen leads and preaches, with contributions from local school students, and staff from St George's Crypt in Leeds. 

NEWS - Bishop Stephen Geoffrey Cottrell, will today take up the historic Braganza Crozier – his staff of office – in a short ceremony at York Minster, following his Confirmation of Election as the 98th Archbishop of York.  

FEATURE - The Archbishop writes the Credo Column in The Times today. His article follows in full...

FEATURE - Writing in today's Yorkshire Post Archbishop Stephen encourages everyone to allow our souls to be awakened to the beautiful hope found in the birth of Jesus. His Christmas message follows in full...

FEATURE - The Archbishop writes in today's Yorkshire Post about efforts to address the climate emergency ahead of the COP26 summit. The article follows in full...