Archbishop of York Statement on Bishop Philip North March 10, 2017 by Fulcrum I have been informed that the Right Reverend Philip North, the Bishop of Burnley, has notified the Prime Minister of his intention to withdraw from his nomination as Bishop of Sheffield. Philip is a gifted and godly bishop with a passion and calling to serve the poor and those on the margins. Archbishop of York. 9 March 2017 FulcrumShareTweetShare