Archbishop Stephen Cottrell sets out how he intends to preach, encourage the church in missionary discipleship, teach the faith, and form a network of church planting and church revitalisation communities across the North in the coming years.

COMMENT - On 9 June the Archbishop gave the annual Moule Memorial Lecture, named in honour of C.F.D. "Charlie" Moule on the theme "Travelling Well: Pilgrimage and discipleship".

News Releases from 2022

Professor Michelle Brown, Author of ‘Bede and the Theory of Everything’ shares details of a history timeline between the 5th and 8th centuries and of a powerful faith in the North, visible public context and the very modern-day strategy of pilgrim destinations.

NEWS - Over 40 Anglican and Catholic bishops convened in Norwich this week (January 30 and 31) in a joint meeting for services and group discussions about the ways in which the two denominations can work together more closely, as well as understanding each other better.

NEWS - The Archbishops of Canterbury and York and senior church leaders call month of prayer for the nation ahead of second lockdown 

COMMENT - Joint article by Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop Stephen Cottrell in The Times 

NEWS - The Archbishop of York and the Bishops of Whitby, Selby and Hull have sent a joint message to the people, clergy and churches of the Diocese of York about the recent and continuing violence in Israel and Gaza, and asking for our participation in a day of Fasting and Prayer for peace, reconciliation and an end to war on Tuesday 17th October.

NEWS - Ahead of national lockdown, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have written a letter to the nation.