
Dr Carolyn Edwards
Diocesan Children's and Young People's Adviser
Carolyn was appointed to the new role of Children and Young People’s Adviser for the Diocese late in 2018.
She has many years experience in ministry with children and young people and previously the Programme Lead for the Mission and Ministry degree courses at Cliff College near Sheffield, having previously worked with Oxford CYM training students in youth and children’s ministry.

The Revd Andrew De Smet
Archbishop's Co-ordinator and Adviser in Pastoral Care
- Email:
- andrewdesmet@btinternet.comSend Email
- Tel:
- 07583 279459
Andrew is the Archbishop's Co-ordinator and Adviser in Pastoral Care; he can offer or arrange counselling, spiritual direction, pastoral support or mediation for clergy, their immediate families and Diocesan employees, and provide some support to Readers.
He also does some training work in these areas.

The Revd Johannes Nobel
Green Ambassador for the Diocese of York (Diocesan Environment Officer)
- Email:
- jan.nobel@yorkdiocese.orgSend Email
- Tel:
- 01904 870814
The Revd Johannes 'Jan' Nobel is the ‘Green Ambassador’ for the Diocese of York. He believes that the Climate Crisis provides many opportunities for our mission and worship.