By Kirk Petersen The Rt. Rev. Stephen Cottrell, who has been Bishop of Chelmsford since 2010, has been named the next Archbishop of York, the second-most senior cleric in the Church of England. He will succeed the Rt. Rev. John Sentamu upon the latter's retirement next year. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby welcomed Cottrell's appointment, saying "Bishop Stephen … [Read more...] about Stephen Cottrell Announced as Next Archbishop of York
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Bells Will Toll for Notre Dame
From the Archbishop of Canterbury’s website on April 16: The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are today encouraging, where possible, all cathedrals and churches across England to toll a bell for 7 minutes at 7 p.m. this Thursday, as a mark of solidarity following the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral. This initiative has been suggested by the British Ambassador to … [Read more...] about Bells Will Toll for Notre Dame
Lord Habgood Dies at 91
By John Martin Tributes have poured in after the death of John Habgood, Archbishop of York from 1983 to 1995, at age 91. John Sentamu, Archbishop of York since 2005, called Habgood “a towering presence.” A scientist and theologian he made important contributions to ethics debates in the United Kingdom’s life as a member of the House of Lords. He was an advocate of … [Read more...] about Lord Habgood Dies at 91
Sentamu Retiring in 2020
The Most Rev. John Sentamu will retire as Archbishop of York on Trinity Sunday (June 7) of 2020, Trinity Sunday, three days before he turns 71. As the archbishop continues his remaining ministry, he will focus on a discipleship program (Reach, Grow, Sustain) and helping with One Yorkshire conversations. He will lead missions already planned in three provinces of the Anglican … [Read more...] about Sentamu Retiring in 2020
Abp. Sentamu’s Object Lesson
Analysis You can take the man out of Africa but you will never get Africa out of him. When he was a rank and file General Synod member and a vicar in South London, John Sentamu developed a trademark style, ending speeches with a witty African tale or proverb. Since his translation to York as the Church of England’s second-most senior bishop, the Ugandan-born Sentamu has … [Read more...] about Abp. Sentamu’s Object Lesson
Welby & Sentamu on Decriminalization
From the Archbishop of Canterbury’s website: Joint Statement by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York Today is the 50th Anniversary of the Act of Parliament passed in 1967 which decriminalised homosexual acts in our Country. The Church of England, led by Archbishop Ramsey, was supportive of the Sexual Offences Act. In January 2016 the majority of the … [Read more...] about Welby & Sentamu on Decriminalization
In Defense of Bp. North
By John Martin The Rt. Rev. Philip North, Suffragan Bishop of Burnley, is under pressure to decline his appointment as Bishop of Sheffield, but the Archbishop of York and dozens of ordained women have defended him. North declined an appointment in December 2012 as Bishop of Whitby (Diocese of York) when his opposition to ordaining women as priests created conflict. In … [Read more...] about In Defense of Bp. North
Archbishops: Remain in EU
By John Martin With less than two weeks to go before Britain votes on whether to remain in the European Union, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have indicated their support for the “remain” case. Writing in The Mail on Sunday, Justin Welby said while there can be no official Christian line on the vote, he wants to create a “vision of peace and reconciliation.” He … [Read more...] about Archbishops: Remain in EU