Bishopthorpe Palace has been the home of the Archbishops of York for over 750 years.

NEWS - York Minster is preparing to mark Advent and Christmas with a programme of new services and events for 2024, alongside returning seasonal favourites, family-friendly activities and a festival of Christmas Trees.

NEWS - Lancashire has a new Bishop after an ancient ceremony took place earlier today at York Minster, conducted by the Archbishop of York, The Most Rev. and Rt Hon. Stephen Cottrell.

6 October 2024 - Archbishop Stephen Cottrell | A moment of Reflection.

Every week the Diocese of York offers a video for churches to use either online or in their services.  The Archbishop of York leads in a moment of Reflection for Black History Month.

NEWS - The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, will consecrate two new bishops for the Diocese of York in a service at York Minster on Thursday 10th October beginning at 11am.

NEWS - A new book from Archbishop Stephen is published on 10 October 2024. In it he explores The Lord’s Prayer, phrase by phrase, exploring its meaning and its significance for today.

NEWS - Do Not Be Afraid, written by Rachel Mann, is the Archbishop of York's chosen book for Advent 2024.

NEWS - Bishopthorpe Charitable Partners' Trust, an independent charity, was launched at Bishopthorpe Palace this week. It has been established to support the vision, work and mission of the Archbishop of York across the Northern Province of the CofE. 

Prayer and worship take place each day in Bishopthorpe Palace.

A personal priority I have given myself as Archbishop of York is to pray a revolutionary prayer every day and to mean it.