I’m the 98th Archbishop of York serving the diocese of York and the dioceses of the Northern Province of the Church of England.
York, England
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Next on my visit to Australia, I visited the Art Gallery of Western Australia, where a collection of paintings by the great English artist Stanley Spencer is displayed. Speaking about Spencer’s paintings, I reflected on Christ in the Wilderness and the invitation that art gives us to pause, to look closely and to see again.
Spencer’s work encourages us to spend time with the humanity of Christ — to notice, to wonder and perhaps to encounter familiar stories afresh. I give thanks to the Art Gallery of Western Australia for the opportunity to spend time with these remarkable works and for an evening of reflection, conversation and learning.
His Majesty The King has approved the nomination of Jitesh Patel as the next Suffragan Bishop of Jarrow.
His theological insight, talents and experience will be a great gift not only to the Diocese of Durham but to the Province of York. I am looking forward to working with him in the service of the gospel.
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We celebrated Mass at the Church of the Resurrection before gathering with clergy for a conversation about Anglo-Catholic spirituality and mission. We are drawn together by our common life in Christ and by our shared calling to take part in his mission.
Photos by Davide Zamboni & David Broadway
I travelled to the Parish of York, around 100 kilometres from Perth, to spend time with the local Anglican community.
During my visit I reflected on how special it is to meet those who serve and worship, and seeing the ways in which the Church is present in its local community.
I give thanks to the people of the Parish of York for their warm welcome and hospitality, and for their faithful witness and service.
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I spent time with students, teachers, chaplains and leaders across three Anglican schools in Perth: John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School, Hale School and St George’s Anglican Grammar School.
I give thanks for the teachers, chaplains and staff who accompany young people each day, supporting them in their learning and development.
Our prayers and thanks go to all those who share in the ministry of Anglican education across the Diocese of Perth.
This morning I preached at St George’s Cathedral, Perth, as the Church celebrated the feast of St Luke, Evangelist, Apostle and Martyr.
St Luke is known as the patron saint of artists, a fitting connection as I look ahead to an evening exploring the work of the great English artist Stanley Spencer and his paintings of Christ in the Wilderness at the Art Gallery of Western Australia this week.
“In his Gospel, St Luke reminds us that we are called to be Christ’s hands and feet in the world, sharing His love, hope, and good news with everyone we meet. The world needs the hope of Jesus Christ. May we be faithful disciples, ready to serve and share the joy of the Gospel wherever we are.”
Today we celebrate Luke the Evangelist. We give thanks for his Gospel and for the Acts of the Apostles. Together they tell the story of Jesus and the Church as good news for the whole world.
Join with us in prayer as we mark the Feast Day of St Luke the Evangelist. 🙏
Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
ALT Almighty God, you called Luke the physician, whose praise is in the gospel, to be an evangelist and physician of the soul: by the grace of the Spirit and through the wholesome medicine of the gospel, give your Church the same love and power to heal; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
I preached at the #Synod Eucharist at St George’s Cathedral, Perth.
"Our precarious world shifts nervously from foot to foot on the precipice of disaster, disaster brought about by our own intemperate greed, the rapidly accelerating impact of climate change, the strutting tyrants who walk rough shot over international law and the norms and protocols that had been so hard won. Across our world we see again horror, sadness and confusion, actual conflict and the threat of more. What our world needs are the good things that we see and receive in Jesus Christ."
It was a joy to gather for the Eucharist in the midst of Synod, giving thanks to God for the life and witness of the Anglican Church in Perth and praying for the work of the Church as we seek to serve Christ and his people.
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As we mark #PrisonsWeek, I give thanks for the faithful ministry of prison chaplains across our country. Their presence brings hope, compassion and dignity to people at some of the most difficult moments in their lives. Please join me in praying for those who serve so selflessly in our prisons, and for all associated with our criminal justice system.
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My daily prayers remain with Pope Leo XIV following his cancer diagnosis, and I assure the Holy Father and the Catholic faithful of the prayers of the Church of England and the Anglican Communion.
I pray that the Holy Spirit – the Comforter, Healer and Giver of Life – will sustain him in the days and weeks ahead, and that his recovery will be swift and complete.
It’s #ChallengePovertyWeek. Poverty is not inevitable and it’s a challenge we must face together. As people of faith, we are called to act justly, speak boldly & love our neighbours. Let us stand with those struggling & work for a fairer society.
You can find out more about Challenge Poverty Week at challengepoverty.co.uk
I look forward to visiting the Anglican Church Diocese of Perth and Anglican Church Southern Queensland, Australia, strengthening relationships with Anglican churches, schools and communities and exploring opportunities for partnership and shared ministry. I will also make a first visit to the Hong Kong Province. To find out more about this upcoming visit.
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Last week, it was a joy to travel to Wigan, St Helen’s and Liverpool as part of my Lord’s Prayer Tour across the North of England. I give thanks for the people and places of this wonderful diocese.
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I will be holding Pope Leo XIV in my prayers over these coming days, asking for God’s protection, closeness and care. With Christians across the country and around the world, I pray for the Pope’s swift recovery.
This morning I’m at St Chad’s in York, gathering with church communities to celebrate 100 years since the dedication of St Chad’s in 1926. Starting at 10.30am, all are welcome. We give thanks for the many years of faithful service and witness in this place.
Tomorrow I’m at @York_Minster to welcome The Revd Dr Tim Kelly as he begins his ministry as Archdeacon of the East Riding, helping churches to grow in confidence as they serve their communities and share the good news of Jesus. Please join me in praying for Tim and his family. Starting at 4pm, all are welcome.
Today, the Church gives thanks for the life and ministry of my predecessor, St Paulinus.
A monk from Italy who served the Church in Anglo-Saxon England for 43 years. He was sent by Pope Gregory I from Rome to Kent in 601 to help St Augustine in his mission. Paulinus was then dispatched to Northumbria as bishop to bring the Christian faith to Edwin and his kingdom.
The Venerable Bede says that Paulinus’ ‘whole heart’ was set on calling the Northumbrians to an experience of ‘grace and faith.’
It was a joy earlier in the week to be @ManCathedral for the first ever Pilgrim Places Conference.
You can find out more about becoming a Pilgrim Place at faithinthenorth.org/pilgrim-…
Last Friday people gathered at St Martin’s Church in Middlesbrough as part of my Lord’s Prayer Tour. Over recent months, I’ve been travelling across the North of England, inviting people to rediscover the prayer that Jesus taught us, not just as words we say, but as a way of life for Christian disciples.
