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Retirement of Diocesan Secretary Stephen Taylor

First published on: 25th August 2023

The Venerable Stephen Taylor has announced his intention to retire after twelve years of serving in our diocese.

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New Lead Officer for Children and Young People’s Ministry

First published on: 11th August 2023

Jen Tobin will join the children and young people's team in September 2023

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St Faith's Centre opens in Maidstone

First published on: 4th August 2023

A brand new church and community centre in the Springfield and Ringlestone area of Maidstone.

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Baptisms in the English Romani community

First published on: 28th July 2023

News of two baptisms in our Diocese from the English Romani community.

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Year 2 infant school leavers fill the Cathedral

First published on: 10th July 2023

The Cathedral opened its doors to Year 2 leavers

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Three Bold Outcomes agreed for 2030

First published on: 7th July 2023

Diocesan Synod has adopted a ‘third bold outcome’ of ‘Every parish, benefice and deanery showing signs of revitalisation’.

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Refugee Week in our diocese

First published on: 7th July 2023

Our diocese held a number of events from 20-27 June to mark Refugee Week. 

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Church Commissioners invest £1m in our diocese mission

First published on: 4th July 2023

News on how funding from the Church Commissioners will be put to good use within the Diocese.

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Welcoming our new ordinands

First published on: 1st July 2023

Six deacons and four priests were ordained on Saturday.

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Bishop Rose responds to local and global challenges in hard-hitting interview

First published on: 28th June 2023

The Bishop of Dover, Revd Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin opened up to BBC HARDtalk about the issues that affect her in our Diocese of Canterbury, the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion.

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