Latest News - Diocese of Canterbury

Churches mark anniversary of Ukraine invasion

First published on: 23rd February 2023

Candles 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 2023

Holy 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 2023

New 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 2023

Join 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 2023

General 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 2023

Over 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 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.