The Revd Canon Liz Hassall has been appointed by the Archbishop of York as the new Archdeacon of York.
Canon Liz Hassall is currently Rector of the York City Centre churches and Associate Area Dean of York. She took on the role of Acting Archdeacon of York in April 2025 and represents the Diocese of York in the Church of England’s General Synod.
As Archdeacon, alongside Bishop of Selby the Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield, her responsibilities within the Archdeaconry of York (the City and Vale of York, and from the western edge of the Wolds to the far side of Selby) include overseeing church property, supporting clergy, and ensuring that proper and legal procedures are followed within deaneries and parishes, and for appointments.
Liz said, “Serving in the York City Centre Churches is a privilege which I have hugely enjoyed and valued over the last few years. Working as the Acting Archdeacon of York has been a fascinating and rewarding journey and, after a period of prayerful discernment and a full appointment process, I’m delighted and honoured by Archbishop Stephen’s invitation to accept the challenge of continuing in the permanent role, and broadening my ministry to serving the people of the villages and towns of the Archdeaconry of York.“
Archbishop Stephen said, “We rejoice in the appointment of Canon Liz Hassall as Archdeacon of York. Her faithful service and commitment to the mission of Christ in this diocese has already borne great fruit. We pray for God’s continued blessing on her as she takes up this new and wider ministry.”
Liz will be collated as Archdeacon of York in the near future – timings for the service will be published as soon as they are confirmed.
