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Designers sought to create 'home' for remains of England's earliest saint

First published on: 1st February 2023

Artists & 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 2023

For same-sex couples


Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples

First published on: 20th January 2023

Living in Love and Faith proposals


Bishop Rose's Christmas message

First published on: 19th December 2022

May we know ourselves strengthened by the grace of God.


Pupils return to Cathedral after 3 years

First published on: 15th November 2022

Three cheers for the return of Cathedral Schools Days


Church responds to IICSA

First published on: 20th October 2022

The report covers 15 different investigation strands


New Dean of Canterbury Announced

First published on: 11th October 2022

Meet David Monteith


Safeguarding review published

First published on: 5th October 2022

Read about the Past Cases Review 2


Queen left a "permanent imprint on world history"

First published on: 15th September 2022

Bishop Rose and Dean Jane send condolences to King Charles III


"Our national family mourns"

First published on: 8th September 2022

Bishop Rose pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen


Free evening entry to Canterbury Cathedral Precincts

First published on: 5th August 2022

For 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 2022

Reverend 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 2022

15th Lambeth Conference to take place in Canterbury (26 July - 8 August 2022)


Welcoming our #NewRevs!

First published on: 4th July 2022

New clergy in Canterbury, Sittingbourne, Ramsgate, Maidstone, Ashford, Dover, Faversham, Whitstable and Tenterden


Bishops of Maidstone, Ebbsfleet and Oswestry

First published on: 30th June 2022

A 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.


Easter churchgoing in Canterbury Diocese back to 94% of pre-pandemic levels

First published on: 23rd June 2022

A new report shows that Easter Day churchgoing in Canterbury Diocese has recovered to 94% of pre-pandemic levels


Acting Dean for Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 9th May 2022

The Very Revd Dr Jane Hedges will be appointed to this role


Bishop Rose receives her MBE

First published on: 9th May 2022

The honour was presented at Canterbury Cathedral


Encounters between science and the sacred in Folkestone

First published on: 7th April 2022

Event at St Mary & St Eanswythe Church, 9 April, 6:30pm


Live count Easter 2022 - We need you!

First published on: 6th April 2022

First live count since 2019


Homes for Ukraine Information Event

First published on: 28th March 2022

Find out what you can do to help


Will Adam named Archdeacon of Canterbury

First published on: 21st March 2022

Meet our new Archdeacon

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"People are running for their lives"

First published on: 15th March 2022

Bishop Rose addresses Synod on the plight of the people of Ukraine


Ukraine Emergency Appeal

First published on: 4th March 2022

USPG and the Church of England Diocese in Europe launch Ukraine emergency appeal


£118k funding boost for St Andrew Wickhambreaux

First published on: 21st February 2022

Find out more


The Dean of Canterbury to retire

First published on: 16th February 2022

The Dean of Canterbury, The Very Revd Dr Robert Willis, to retire on the eve of 75th birthday


The Room Where It Happens

First published on: 31st January 2022

An exciting new Lent course for 2022 written by Bishop Rose


A New Year Message from Bishop Rose

First published on: 4th January 2022

Bishop Rose calls for an end to vaccine hoarding in her New Year Message


"A giant of our time"

First published on: 26th December 2021

Bishop Rose pays tribute to Bishop Desmond Tutu


New Chaplain to the Bishop of Dover

First published on: 13th December 2021

The Revd Richard Braddy has been named as the next Chaplain to the Bishop of Dover

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