How to share faith, build community and do church differently
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Your views on the next Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 17th March 2025Have your say in the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Share your thoughts on the qualities and vision needed for future leadership through consultations.
New Net Zero Carbon officers to boost eco-support for parishes
First published on: 14th March 2025The Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester are delighted to welcome three new colleagues who will support parishes to reduce their carbon emissions
Confirmation stats recorded nationally thanks to Canterbury Diocese
First published on: 6th March 2025General Synod has agreed to record confirmations in statistics for mission thanks to motion from Canterbury
Confirmation Celebration in New Romney
First published on: 21st February 202518 pupils were confirmed by Bishop Rose
Applications open for £5 million conservation grants programme
First published on: 14th February 2025Parishes are invited to apply for conservation grants
£1.8 million raised through Parish Giving Scheme
First published on: 13th February 2025Last year, churches in our diocese raised £1.8m through PGS
Sandwich church hosts national online service
First published on: 12th February 2025St Clement’s Church Sandwich was the host of the National Online Service
LGBTQIA+ chaplains commissioned
First published on: 10th February 2025Our LGBTQIA+ chaplains were commissioned in Canterbury Cathedral
Interim archdeacon announced
First published on: 6th February 2025Sharon Copestake appointed as interim Archdeacon of Maidstone
Listed places of worship grant extended
First published on: 31st January 2025The scheme has been extended until at least 2025/2026.
New Honorary Canons installed at Canterbury Cathedral
First published on: 30th January 2025The Revd Canon Jo Richards and The Revd Canon Dr Jeremy Worthen were installed.
Local priest writes Lent reflections for Church of England
First published on: 30th January 2025Cathrine’s contributions also feature in ‘Wild Bright Hope: The Big Church Read Lent Book 2025
Bishop Rose releases her memoir
First published on: 17th January 2025The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin has released her memoir 'The Girl from Montego Bay', an autobiography of Britain's first black woman bishop.
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Rose to the Diocese of Canterbury
First published on: 23rd December 2024A video and a letter from the Bishop of Dover for Christmas 2024
Book encourages young people to be spiritual agents
First published on: 27th November 2024Deputy Director of Education, Rebecca Swansbury has written a book, Spiritual Agents
A Statement from the Bishop of Dover to Canterbury Diocesan Synod
First published on: 25th November 2024A statement read to Synod on Saturday 17 November
St Eanswythe's remains laid to rest in Folkestone
First published on: 22nd November 2024St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church in Folkestone hosted a special service
Cathedral schools days 2024
First published on: 22nd November 2024Canterbury Cathedral was filled with over 900 year 6 pupils and staff, who were taking part in the annual Cathedral Schools Days.
Resignation of Archbishop Justin
First published on: 12th November 2024Justin Welby has announced his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury
Archdeacon Andrew Sewell announces retirement in January 2025
First published on: 7th November 2024There will be an opportunity for the Diocese to say farewell to Andrew and his wife Jools in Canterbury Cathedral in the new year.
Clergy Conference 'Together in Prayer'
First published on: 25th October 2024Clergy from our diocese gathered ‘Together in Prayer’ at a conference of the same name at the beginning of October.
The passing of Dean Robert Willis
First published on: 23rd October 2024A message from Bishop Rose
The Archbishop of Canterbury warns against legalising assisted suicide
First published on: 18th October 2024Read the Archbishop's statement on assisted suicide
Rural church celebrates Silver Eco Church award
First published on: 20th September 2024St Peter & St Paul, Temple Ewell has recently received a silver Eco Church award.
Parish support update
First published on: 16th August 2024A message from Diocesan Secretary Iain Blythe
Deanery Roadshows 2024
First published on: 15th August 2024Invitation to our series of roadshows
Historic Christmas market to return to Canterbury Cathedral Precincts
First published on: 9th August 2024Christmas markets to return to Canterbury Cathedral Precincts
Statement on recent unrest
First published on: 8th August 2024Statement From Bishop Rose and Archbishop Justin on the recent unrest in the United Kingdom
Creating spaces where it’s okay not to be okay
First published on: 30th July 2024We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the dioceses to take part in the Renew Wellbeing pilot in the Church of England.
