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Churches in diocese given access to grants database

First published on: 1st March 2024

The Diocese of Canterbury is pleased to announce that it has secured access to a national grant-finding database for our churches for the next three years.

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Let there be lights: energy help for those in need

First published on: 22nd February 2024

A diocesan initiative has helped over 240 people with their energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis.

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Over £1,000 raised by young people in church charity sleepout

First published on: 9th February 2024

At the end of January, the young people at St Leonard’s Church, Hythe, along with Rev Michael Darkins, took part in a winter sleepout to raise money for the Rainbow Centre.

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New appointment marks fresh start for resourcing church

First published on: 9th February 2024

Margate church welcomes new Priest Reverend Mark Nelson

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Bishop Rose pays tribute to first ordained woman in anniversary service

First published on: 26th January 2024

To mark the 80th anniversary of the first woman to be ordained as priest in the Anglican Communion, Bishop of Dover the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin preached at a special service at St Martin in the Fields, London.

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Chaplain commissioned to provide spiritual care for older people

First published on: 22nd January 2024

Ann Tiplady has been commissioned as an Anna Chaplain to our diocese.

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Thank you to Peter Wyllie as he steps down as Chair

First published on: 18th January 2024

After three years as the Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Peter Wyllie has decided to step back.


New Diocesan Secretary appointed

First published on: 5th January 2024

We are delighted to announce that after a competitive and robust process that attracted strong interest, Iain Blythe has been appointed as the next Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Canterbury.

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Church of England releases new Christmas single

First published on: 30th November 2023

News of how our diocese can get involved in the new carol.

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New College of Honorary Canons of Canterbury Cathedral installed

First published on: 24th November 2023

A service was held in Canterbury Cathedral for the installation of Honorary Canons

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Over fifty candidates confirmed in Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 24th November 2023

Bishop Rose led a confirmation service for candidates within our diocese

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Cathedral Schools Days 2023

First published on: 17th November 2023

A summary of the three day schools event in Canterbury Cathedral.

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New Finance Director Appointed

First published on: 15th November 2023

Natalia Olszewska has been appointed as the new Finance Director for the Diocese of Canterbury

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Message from Bishop Rose on the war in Gaza

First published on: 10th November 2023

Reflections on the beatitudes and a call for war to cease

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A reflection on Black History Month

First published on: 10th November 2023

The theme of 2023’s Black History Month was ‘Saluting Our Sisters’.

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Bringing communities together with confirmations and baptisms

First published on: 9th November 2023

Last month saw a number of people confirmed and baptised from the Maidstone Deanery at St Martin’s Church.

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Continuing Christian connections in Germany

First published on: 13th October 2023

Reflections on the recent visit to Markgräflerland in Germany.

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Diocese of Canterbury holds first COP event

First published on: 13th October 2023

The event looked at how the Diocese can be more environmentally conscious in its journey to net zero.

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St Faith's Centre holds official opening

First published on: 13th October 2023

The event offered a chance to thank those involved in the project.

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 Call to pray for an end to violence in the Holy Land

First published on: 9th October 2023

A message from Bishop Rose

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Canterbury Cathedral Honorary Canons

First published on: 6th October 2023

New College of Honorary Canons of Canterbury Cathedral announced

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Deanery roadshows - October update

First published on: 6th October 2023

Thank you to everyone who has attended the roadshows, we'd love your feedback

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Anglican Refugee Support Lead appointed in Calais

First published on: 4th October 2023

Bradon Muilenberg has been appointed to work alongside refugees in Calais

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Encouragement from visit to link dioceses in Madagascar

First published on: 29th September 2023

Bishop Rose, Revd Carol Smith and Revd Andy Bawtree visited our link diocese in Madagascar

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Reliquary design unveiled to house England's earliest saint

First published on: 27th September 2023

The reliquary design was revealed at St Mary and St Eanswythe church in Folkestone.

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Readers licensed at Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 25th September 2023

The annual Reader admissions service took place on Sunday 24 September.

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Black History Month in our Diocese

First published on: 25th September 2023

There are a number of events and resources available.

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Tributes paid to parishioner who helped identify fallen RAF pilot

First published on: 21st September 2023

A plaque was unveiled to honour the life of Jean Liddicoat.

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Deanery Roadshows – thank you and future dates

First published on: 15th September 2023

Join us for the deanery roadshows to find out about our growth strategy for 2030

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Folkestone church to unveil reliquary as part of St Eanswythe Day celebrations

First published on: 8th September 2023

St Mary and St Eanswythe church plan to celebrate with events across three days.

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