Anglican Refugee Support Lead appointed in Calais
First published on: 4th October 2023Bradon 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 2023Bishop Rose, Revd Carol Smith and Revd Andy Bawtree visited our link diocese in Madagascar
Reliquary design unveiled to house England's earliest saint
First published on: 27th September 2023The reliquary design was revealed at St Mary and St Eanswythe church in Folkestone.
Readers licensed at Canterbury Cathedral
First published on: 25th September 2023The annual Reader admissions service took place on Sunday 24 September.
Black History Month in our Diocese
First published on: 25th September 2023There are a number of events and resources available.
Tributes paid to parishioner who helped identify fallen RAF pilot
First published on: 21st September 2023A plaque was unveiled to honour the life of Jean Liddicoat.
Deanery Roadshows – thank you and future dates
First published on: 15th September 2023Join us for the deanery roadshows to find out about our growth strategy for 2030
Folkestone church to unveil reliquary as part of St Eanswythe Day celebrations
First published on: 8th September 2023St Mary and St Eanswythe church plan to celebrate with events across three days.
Readers to be licensed at Canterbury Cathedral
First published on: 1st September 2023Introducing readers to be licensed at Canterbury Cathedral in September 2023.
Season of Creation begins
First published on: 1st September 2023Diocesan Secretary among global church leaders at opening service
Retirement of Diocesan Secretary Stephen Taylor
First published on: 25th August 2023The Venerable Stephen Taylor has announced his intention to retire after twelve years of serving in our diocese.
New Lead Officer for Children and Young People’s Ministry
First published on: 11th August 2023Jen Tobin will join the children and young people's team in September 2023
St Faith's Centre opens in Maidstone
First published on: 4th August 2023A brand new church and community centre in the Springfield and Ringlestone area of Maidstone.
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’.
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.
Welcoming our new ordinands
First published on: 1st July 2023Six deacons and four priests were ordained on Saturday.
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