The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, ordained 16 people to the priesthood in York Minster at the weekend.

Nine men and seven women from across the Diocese of York were ordained priests including, David Efird from York, Annie Borthwick from Dunnington, Anne Richards from Hull and Danny Walker from Northallerton.

Dr Sentamu said: “The Ordination service is just the start of ordained life for these men and women. Their work is to build up the Body of Christ in each community to the priesthood through celebration, worship, teaching and pastoral care. Each will have a ministry of leadership and mission, enabling all Christian people to make Christ visible as they witness to Christ in the world.”