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TEC: Protestors urge Trinity to open property to encampment

TEC: Protestors urge Trinity to open property to encampment

Supported by members of the faith community, Occupy Wall Street is calling upon Trinity Episcopal Church, Wall Street, in New York to allow protestors to establish a winter camp at property it owns at Sixth Avenue and Canal Street, about a mile north of the movement’s original encampment at Zuccotti Park in Manhattan.

06 December 2011

Archbishop of York backs High Pay review findings and an end to corrosive pay deals

Archbishop of York backs High Pay review findings and an end to corrosive pay deals

The Archbishop of York today welcomed today’s report of the High Pay Commission’s independent inquiry into high pay and boardroom pay across the public and private sectors in the UK. The Commission, established by Compass with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, is calling for an end to corrosive pay deals.

22 November 2011

TEC: New York diocese elects the Rev. Canon Andrew M.L. Dietsche as bishop coadjutor

TEC: New York diocese elects the Rev. Canon Andrew M.L. Dietsche as bishop coadjutor

The Rev. Canon Andrew M.L. Dietsche was elected on Nov. 19 as bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal Diocese of New York, pending the required consents from a majority of bishops with jurisdiction and standing committees of the Episcopal Church.

21 November 2011

Archbishops question case for elected House of Lords

Archbishops question case for elected House of Lords

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York question the rationale for a wholly or mainly elected House of Lords in their submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Government’s Draft Bill and White Paper

14 November 2011

Archbishop's call to re-establish a fairer society

Archbishop's call to re-establish a fairer society

The Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu has commented on the extremes of wealth and poverty and the urgent task ahead to re-establish a fairer society.

05 November 2011

Archbishop opens first public meeting for Fairness Commission

Archbishop opens first public meeting for Fairness Commission

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu opened the first of a series of public meetings for the Fairness Commission last night in York.

23 September 2011

Archbishop launches 'The Young Leaders Award' Course for schools

Archbishop launches 'The Young Leaders Award' Course for schools

The Archbishop of York Youth Trust today announced the introduction of ‘The Young Leaders Award’ course aimed at 14-16 year old school children. 23 students from Manor CE School have opted to complete this Award in Leadership over the next two years, which is to supplement their GSCE qualifications.

07 September 2011

Archbishop of York pays tribute to Sir Paul Reeves

Archbishop of York pays tribute to Sir Paul Reeves

The Archbishop of York has paid tribute to Sir Paul Reeves, saying he found a kindred spirit in the former Governor-General, who stood for truth and what was fair.

18 August 2011

Bishopthorpe, Archbishop of York's residence, boosts security

Bishopthorpe, Archbishop of York's residence, boosts security

Security measures are being increased at Bishopthorpe Palace, the Grade I listed official residence of the Archbishop of York, Dr Sentamu.

15 August 2011

Crisis in the Horn of Africa

Crisis in the Horn of Africa

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, writes in The Observer on the importance of supporting the people of East Africa...

01 August 2011