Welcome to Canterbury Diocese

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives. 

Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Bishop of Dover

The Most Reverend Sarah Mullally
The Archbishop of Canterbury

News

Growth in church attendance

Church of England congregations saw their fifth year of growth in a row in 2025

Young people and church leaders gather to explore church vocations

The day was designed to celebrate the young leaders in our diocese, encourage the next generation, and equip those of us who disciple them.

Churches recognised in local community awards

Church projects in Whitstable and Canterbury pick up awards in inaugural ceremony

Today's Prayer

Each day we pray for members of our diocese. Below you can find details of who we are praying for today, which we invite you to use in your own prayers.

Join us in prayer for Walking the Emmaus Road

Companion Christ, you walk beside us on roads we scarcely understand. Often we speak without listening, rushing past the gentle signs of your presence. Yet you stay with us, patient and attentive, waiting for our hearts to catch your fire. In this Easter season, teach us to slow down, to welcome your questions, and to notice the gifts hidden in the ordinary. Break open your word to us; break open our lives for others. In the sharing of bread, renew our courage. In the warmth of your company, guide us toward the hope that transforms. Amen.


Prayer written by Canon Dr Neville Emslie - Director of Mission and Ministry


Anglican Communion:

Thy Kingdom Come

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Vacancies

Vicar of Castle Churches Benefice

Leeds w Broomfield and Otham w Langley | Otham and Langley

Canterbury Diocesan Environmental Officer (DEO)

Diocese of Canterbury

Youth and Children's Minister

St Andrew's, Reading Street

Priest in Charge

St Margaret's-at-Cliffe Benefice
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