York Minster

New Chapter Steward for York Minster

Published Tuesday 11th March 2008 by Alix Peacock

The Dean and Chapter of York have appointed as the next Chapter Steward of York Minster Mr John Morris, who has been Administrator of Leicester Cathedral since September 2003.  Mr Morris previous to his present post, worked in the textile industry for various international companies.  He is 57 years of age and lives at Southwell where he worships at Southwell Minster.  He is married with three children, who are now grown up.

Details of when Mr Morris will come to work for York Minster are being worked out.

The Chapter Steward is the chief administration officer responsible for the support, business and commercial functions of the Minster.  The Chapter Steward assists the Dean and Canons in developing key policies and strategies and the role is a key link between the Chapter and York Minster’s workforce of over 150 lay staff and 500 volunteers.