Latest News from our diocese.
Latest News
Baptisms in the English Romani community
First published on: 28th July 2023News of two baptisms in our Diocese from the English Romani community.
Year 2 infant school leavers fill the Cathedral
First published on: 10th July 2023The Cathedral opened its doors to Year 2 leavers
Three Bold Outcomes agreed for 2030
First published on: 7th July 2023Diocesan Synod has adopted a ‘third bold outcome’ of ‘Every parish, benefice and deanery showing signs of revitalisation’.
Welcoming our new ordinands
First published on: 1st July 2023Six deacons and four priests were ordained on Saturday.
Refugee Week in our diocese
First published on: 7th July 2023Our diocese held a number of events from 20-27 June to mark Refugee Week.
Church Commissioners invest £1m in our diocese mission
First published on: 4th July 2023News on how funding from the Church Commissioners will be put to good use within the Diocese.
Bishop Rose responds to local and global challenges in hard-hitting interview
First published on: 28th June 2023The 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.
Three Cheers to our Windrush Pioneers’
First published on: 22nd June 2023The Bishop of Dover, The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin is encouraging the nation to reconsider our perception of the Windrush Generation, reframing them as the Windrush Pioneers.
Bishop Rose plays a key role in the Coronation
First published on: 12th May 2023“I was excited, surprised and deeply honoured to have been a part of this historic once in a life-time moment."
Churches mark anniversary of Ukraine invasion
First published on: 23rd February 2023Candles will be lit and services, prayer vigils and other events will take place across the country in churches to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Shaping a world that's home to everyone
First published on: 22nd February 2023Holy Trinity & St John's Church of England Primary School in Margate host the world premiere of a brand new short film from Aardman Animations...
Safeguarding data published
First published on: 21st February 2023New safeguarding data from a three-year period has been published by the Church of England today
Free symposium offers encounters with the sacred
First published on: 13th February 2023Join historians, archaeologists, artists, theologians and scientists as they discuss what it means to work with the sacred in today's world.
Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward after Synod
First published on: 9th February 2023General Synod has welcomed proposals which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.
New youth worship event launched
First published on: 3rd February 2023Over 150 young people, along with their youth leaders, attended the first FUSE worship event in January - a joint initiative organised by Rochester and Canterbury dioceses.
Designers sought to create 'home' for remains of England's earliest saint
First published on: 1st February 2023Artists & designers sought to create 'home' for remains of England's earliest verified saint
Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing
First published on: 20th January 2023For same-sex couples
Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples
First published on: 20th January 2023Living in Love and Faith proposals
Bishop Rose's Christmas message
First published on: 19th December 2022May we know ourselves strengthened by the grace of God.
Pupils return to Cathedral after 3 years
First published on: 15th November 2022Three cheers for the return of Cathedral Schools Days
Church responds to IICSA
First published on: 20th October 2022The report covers 15 different investigation strands
New Dean of Canterbury Announced
First published on: 11th October 2022Meet David Monteith
Safeguarding review published
First published on: 5th October 2022Read about the Past Cases Review 2
Queen left a "permanent imprint on world history"
First published on: 15th September 2022Bishop Rose and Dean Jane send condolences to King Charles III
"Our national family mourns"
First published on: 8th September 2022Bishop Rose pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
Free evening entry to Canterbury Cathedral Precincts
First published on: 5th August 2022For the first time since the Coronavirus pandemic, Canterbury Cathedral will resume free evening entry to its Precincts grounds.
Church's fairy trail shares the story of God's love
First published on: 5th August 2022Reverend Adam Denley and his team at Folkestone, St John have put together a brand new experience for children and families.
This is Lambeth Calling!
First published on: 19th July 202215th Lambeth Conference to take place in Canterbury (26 July - 8 August 2022)
Welcoming our #NewRevs!
First published on: 4th July 2022New clergy in Canterbury, Sittingbourne, Ramsgate, Maidstone, Ashford, Dover, Faversham, Whitstable and Tenterden
Bishops of Maidstone, Ebbsfleet and Oswestry
First published on: 30th June 2022A series of changes have been announced to the names of bishops who offer extended episcopal care to parishes that cannot accept the priestly or episcopal ministry of women.