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The 10 most recent press releases from the Church of England can be read below. You can read all such press releases since 1999 by clicking on the relevant year in the right hand column. The search option will help you find news on a specific subject.

New Bishop of Peterborough announced
5 November 2009

The Prime Minister's Office has announced today that the next Bishop of Peterborough is to be the Ven. Donald Allister, currently Archdeacon of Chester.

Election to the Dioceses Commission
5 November 2009

The Revd Paul Benfield has been elected to serve on the Dioceses Commission.

Bishop encourages commuters to get to work on prayer
4 November 2009

The Church of England has published a book of prayers and reflections to help frazzled commuters prepare for the winter ahead – and then unwind on the way home.

Response to 'misconceived' article in Financial Times regarding the clergy pension scheme
3 November 2009

Response to article in Financial Times (3 November 2009) regarding the clergy pension scheme.

C of E Launches 7-Year “Church and Earth” Climate Change Action Plan
2 November 2009

Windsor, 2 November 2009 The Church of England has launched its environmental strategy for the next seven years, as global faith leaders and UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, gather today to discuss commitments on climate change, before the world’s political leaders meet in Copenhagen in December.

Election to the Deployment, Remuneration and Conditions of Service Commitee
2 November 2009

Youth Council anniversary celebration – should you be there?
27 October 2009

Westminster Abbey is preparing to host a fifth birthday celebration for the Church of England Youth Council.

Commentary on 'Personal Ordinariates' by the Rt Revd Christopher Hill
23 October 2009

A commentary on the meaning of 'Personal Ordinariates'.

Church academies 'family' launches 'new phase of development'
21 October 2009

The Archbishop of Canterbury will today address a special gathering of the leaders of the Church of England's growing network of academies, which have already provided a fresh start to the educational chances of 30,000 young people.

Election to the Business Committee of the General Synod
19 October 2009

The Ven Julian Henderson has been elected to the General Synod's Business Committee.