Bishop related articles

This article from Bishop Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York Designate, was published in the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday 12 May 2020.

FEATURE / Since my appointment was announced back in December I have felt slightly like the pushmi-pullyu from Dr Doolittle; Facing the Diocese of Exeter as I prepare to leave well and toward the Diocese of London as I take opportunities to meet with people across London.

The House of Bishops met for its July meeting by Zoom.

The House of Bishops met by Zoom for its 29 November meeting.

The House of Bishops has welcomed and commended the decision of the Government to open places of worship for public worship from 4 July at a virtual meeting held on June 24th. 

The Universal Credit (Removal of the Two-Child Limit) Bill is having its third reading in the House of Lords on Friday, March 24. The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, who brought the Bill forward, explains why he believes the limit on the benefit’s scope should be removed.

NEWS / Leading voices in the world of education come together in a new book to show how their approach to education can transform young lives for the better.

NEWS / Over 600 lay ministers, or Readers, gathered with their patron, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and approximately 40 bishops and other clergy on 5 May to mark their 150th anniversary at a special service at All Souls, Langham Place in London.

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York lead tributes from Bishops of the Church of England following the announcement of the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

NEWS / The Catholic bishops of England and Wales and Church of England bishops met in Leicester from January 16th to 17th for their biennial conference.