Archbishop of York to visit Australia and Hong Kong
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 06:03 · Archive
The Archbishop of York will visit Australia and Hong Kong from October 16 to November 2 to strengthen Anglican church ties.
The Most Reverend Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York, will travel to Australia and Hong Kong from October 16 to November 2. The visit aims to strengthen ties with Anglican churches, schools and communities in the region and explore opportunities for partnership and shared ministry.
In Perth, Archbishop Cottrell will visit schools and clergy and participate in discussions on Christian leadership and mission. Kay Goldsworthy, Archbishop of Perth, welcomed the visit, saying: 'We are delighted to welcome the Archbishop of York and Mrs Cottrell to Perth and look forward to sharing with him in the life and mission of the Church here.'
Archbishop Cottrell will then travel to Hong Kong for his first visit to the Anglican Province. There he will meet with staff at Holy Trinity Cathedral and visit schools and social-service ministries. He said: 'Partnerships between Anglican churches across the world remind us that, although our contexts may be very different, we are part of one family in Christ. This visit is an opportunity to listen, learn and share.'
How it is being reported
- Archbishop of York announces major overseas visit to strengthen church tiesThe Archbishop of York is set to begin an overseas visit to Australia and Hong Kong to strengthen church ties.The Press (York) · 13 Oct, 05:00
- Archbishop of York announces major overseas visit to strengthen church tiesThe Archbishop of York is set to begin an overseas visit to Australia and Hong Kong to strengthen church ties.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 13 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Stephen Cottrell · Kay Goldsworthy · Archbishop of York · Perth · Hong Kong · Holy Trinity Cathedral
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