The ceasefire-hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been far too long in the making, but it is welcome news for those ...

NEWS - 184 solar panels on the roof of York Minster were switched on for the first time on 9 January 2025 during a blessing ...

Archbishop Stephen has written to all clergy, lay ministers and people in the Church of England today, on the Feast of Epiphany. This follows in full Mindful of the ongoing challenges facing the ...

In Saint John’s Gospel, the words that are at the very heart of the beauty and the mystery of Christmas: The word was made flesh and dwelt among us. (John 1.14). When it comes to protest songs, being ...

Archbishop Stephen writes in today's Daily Express about the Christmas Story and how it can be our story as well.. The article follows in full Not every Christmas is happy. We can look at the same ...

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York, Bishops of Durham, London and Winchester automatically take seats in the House as the Church by Law established. A further 21 Bishops, based on their length of ...

The Bishopthorpe Charitable Partners' Trust is an exciting new grant-making charity, established to support the vision, work and mission of the Archbishop of York across the Northern Province of the ...

Born in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, in 1958, Stephen Cottrell was educated at Belfairs High School, Leigh-on-Sea, and the Polytechnic of Central London. He found faith as a teenager through the work of youth ...

Bishopthorpe Palace operates as a multi-functional premises, hosting working offices, meeting rooms, worship areas and living quarters. The palace and its grounds are also used for charity open days, ...

During the 1680's and following his ordination, Lancelot went to the West Indies and obtained a position as a ship's chaplain. He received a payment of £20 for discharging his duties diligently. The ...