The Diocese of York

The York Diocese is situated in the northern province of the Church of England under the leadership of the Archbishop of York, the Most Revd. & Rt. Hon David Hope. The diocese covers an area of 2661 square miles and has a population of 1.4 million people. It is further sub divided into 475 parishes and 277 benefices with 302 stipendiary clergy, 29 non stipendiary and 250 retired clergy who have the Archbishops permission to officiate. In the year 2000 it is anticipated that the cost of running the diocese will be in the order of £8,799,700. Of this figure, 90% will be spent in ministry costs.

The address of the Diocesan Office is :

York Diocesan Office

Diocesan House

Aviator Court

Clifton Moor

YORK

YO30 4WJ

TEL: ( 01904 ) 699500

 

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