COMMENT - The Archbishop of York has assured the people and churches of Ukraine of the prayers and solidarity of the Church ...

Downing Street has announced today that the Rt Revd Ruth Worsley will become the new suffragan Bishop of Wigan in the Diocese ...

COMMENT - The Archbishop joined Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 Breakfast this morning to deliver a Pause for Thought. This ...

As part of the BBC Radio 4 Extra Daily Service for Ash Wednesday, Archbishop Stephen offered a short homily. This follows in ...

NEWS - The Archbishop of York has today consecrated four new bishops in a service at Canterbury Cathedral. Two will serve the ...

God of peace and justice, we pray for the people of Ukraine today. We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons. We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow, that your Spirit of comfort would draw ...

NEWS - ‘The Lord’s Prayer Tour’, in which Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell will teach about the Lord’s Prayer across the ...

NEWS - The Archbishop of York has expressed concern over the Government’s decision to cut Official Development Assistance ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

The Archbishop is supported by a dedicated team of advisers, administrators and clerical, technical and maintenance staff at Bishopthorpe Palace. A list of the senior members of staff and their job ...