Following initial coverage of the Consecration of the new Bishop of Burnley, Rt Rev. Dr Joe Kennedy, last Friday at York Minster, we have issued further follow-up coverage, including dozens of unseen pictures and fresh video content.

Two new videos can now be viewed on YouTube, a service highlights video here alongside a post-service interview here, featuring Bishop Joe; Rt Rev. Philp North, Bishop of Blackburn and the Archbishop of York, The Most Rev. and Rt Hon. Stephen Cottrell. You can also watch the livestream recording from York Minster here. 

And there is also a photo album of nearly 300 pictures taken during the day; now available on the Diocesan flickr account here.

Meanwhile, further videos and pictures posted to social media immediately before, during and after the service have been viewed many thousands of times and those live updates on social media are still available to view here …

• on the Diocesan X/Twitter feed @cofelancs and on Facebook/BlackburnDiocese
• on the Archbishop of York’s social channels: X/Twitter @CottrellStephen and Facebook/ArchbishopofYork
• and on York Minster’s channels at X/Twitter @York_Minster and Facebook/YorkMinsterOfficial

Key social posts from the day have also been gathered on a special page here on the Diocesan website.

A selection of regional media coverage so far ... 

• Interview with Bishop Joe on BBC Radio Lancashire (listen from 1h 19m 40s)
• Burnley Express pre-service and post-service
• Lancashire Telegraph
• Lancashire Post

Rt Rev. Dr Joe Kennedy was consecrated in an ancient ceremony at York Minster conducted by the Archbishop.

He joins the existing episcopal team in the Diocese; working alongside Bishop Philip and Rt Rev. Dr Jill Duff, Bishop of Lancaster. His new responsibilities will extend far beyond the town of Burnley; where he will be based and will live with his family.

Bishop Joe will work across the County and has a particular remit to lead the ‘Being Witnesses’ strand of our Diocesan Vision 2026 work.

Speaking in the new video after the service Archbishop Stephen says: “The Consecration of a new Bishop is a wonderful and rare occasion. I’m delighted that Joe has been called to be the next Bishop of Burnley, following in the footsteps Bishop Philip (who became Bishop of Blackburn last year). This has been a great celebration for all of us who live and serve here in the north of England.”

Bishop Philip adds: “I'm absolutely thrilled to welcome Bishop Joe into the diocese and really look forward to working with him. The Consecration Service featured several powerful symbols of becoming a Bishop. Joe has been given a cross, which he's going to proclaim; the scriptures he will preach from.

“He's had hands laid on him in succession to the apostles and has also been given his Crozier in recognition of his role as shepherd of his flock; declaring Jesus to the people of Lancashire.”

And Bishop Joe added: “It’s a joy and a delight to have been ordained Bishop by Archbishop Stephen today. I was astonished as I looked out to see so many people in the Minster today who had come to support and pray for me. I'm just overjoyed to be called to this new ministry.”

• Following the Consecration Service the next milestone will be the Installation Service here in Lancashire at our Cathedral in Blackburn. That will take place on September 8 at 4pm and details of how to book to attend are now available on the Diocesan website via this link.

Captions for the above pictures, top to bottom:
All pictures by Duncan Lomax for Blackburn Diocese

• Rev. Munawar Din, centre, from vicar at St Cuthbert's Church, Burnley, and St Luke's Church, Brierfield and other clergy from across Blackburn Diocese get ready before the service
• Surrounded by the other Bishops, Joe Kennedy prepares to take the Oath of Allegiance before the service
• Soaring architecture in York Minster
• Pictured centre during the procession at the start of the service, Rev. Sarah Gill, Vicar of St Stephen’s and St James’ in Blackburn and Bishop’s Advisor on UKME Matters.
• The scene in a busy York Minster during the service
• The Sermon was delivered by Rev. Canon Dr Michael Leyden, Dean of Emmanuel Theological College
• Joe Kennedy makes The Declarations in front of the Archbishop of York, flanked by the Bishops of Sheffield and Newcastle
• Joe Kennedy is surrounded by all the Bishops in attendance at the Consecration as he is ordained as the new Bishop of Burnley
• The new Bishop Rt Rev. Joe Kennedy receives is new staff from the Archbishop of York
• After the service at the Minster the Archbishop and Bishops who attended the service gather with new Bishop Joe and his wife Emily at the West Door of York Minster 
• Emily Kennedy, Bishop Joe Kennedy, Archbishop Stephen and (visible at rear) Bishop Philip as they pose for photos at the West Door of the Minster
• Bishop Joe and his wife Emily