Press releases
Cathedral statistics show continued recovery in 2023
05/09/2024
Coronation celebrations, cultural initiatives, and sustainability efforts highlight year of positive change.
4 min readReport highlights positive impact of moving away from inspection grades in Church schools
04/09/2024
The annual SIAMS inspection report outlines key recommendations to support continuous improvement in Church schools.
5 min readNovelette-Aldoni Stewart to be next Chair of the Church Buildings Council
29/08/2024
Novelette-Aldoni Stewart has been appointed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York as the next Chair of the Church Buildings Council, the statutory body providing advice relating to the Church of England’s buildings.
3 min readNew Bishop of Wolverhampton announced
27/08/2024
The Right Reverend Dr Timothy Wambunya will be the next Bishop of Wolverhampton.
2 min readArchbishops’ Commission on Racial Justice publishes fifth report
23/08/2024
Archbishop: We must strive to be a church that reflects the rich diversity of our country and affirms that we are all one in Christ Jesus.
4 min readStatements regarding BBC File on Four Blackburn Cathedral case
13/08/2024
Statements regarding BBC File on Four Blackburn Cathedral case
3 min readPrayers for peace amid civil unrest and racial tensions published
08/08/2024
Prayers in response to the recent civil unrest published by the Church of England Racial Justice Unit.
2 min readNew match funding scheme helps churches cut carbon emissions
07/08/2024
A new pilot scheme from the Church of England is helping churches double their money for carbon-cutting projects.
3 min readNew Bishop of Selby announced
31/07/2024
The new Bishop of Selby will be the Reverend Canon Doctor Flora Winfield, Downing Street has announced, after her appointment was approved by the King.
2 min readNew Bishop of Whitby announced
31/07/2024
The new Bishop of Whitby will be The Reverend Barry Hill, Downing Street has announced, after his appointment was approved by the King.
2 min read