Welcome to the Diocese of York in the Church of England

The Diocese of York is a family of 607 churches and 127 schools in 470 parishes committed to the praise of God through Jesus Christ and service to others, led and guided in their Christian faith and work by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.

Latest News

Archbishop Sentamu visits Tees Valley

The Archbishop of York, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr John Sentamu, will visit town and country on a trip to Tees Valley on Thursday 16th May.

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Southern Ryedale Christian Aid Committee rise to the challenge

Just over a year ago Southern Ryedale Christian Aid Committee was given a challenge: raise £5,000 over and above your regular contributions to Christian Aid funds.

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Big Night Out!

On Saturday 11th May 2,500 young people took over Lightwater Valley for the largest Christian youth event in the north east of England.

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Diocesan reorganisation to be referred to General Synod

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has announced that the Dioceses Commission Draft Reorganisation Scheme for the Dioceses of Bradford, Ripon and Leeds, and Wakefield...

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Liverpool to York for Faith in Education

Dave Chapman is walking 150 miles from Liverpool to Hull to raise money for Faith in Education, Hull.

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