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Archdeacon Andrew Sewell announces retirement in January 2025

First published on: 7th November 2024

There will be an opportunity for the Diocese to say farewell to Andrew and his wife Jools in Canterbury Cathedral in the new year.

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Clergy Conference 'Together in Prayer'

First published on: 25th October 2024

Clergy from our diocese gathered ‘Together in Prayer’ at a conference of the same name at the beginning of October.

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Former wrestler included in those ordained for ministry in Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 5th July 2024

A former wrestler, army officer, youth worker, and teacher were just some of the people ordained for ministry in Canterbury Cathedral last weekend.

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Bumper crop to be ordained

First published on: 20th June 2024

20 deacons and six priests will be ordained at Canterbury Cathedral on 29 June.

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Women priests celebrated in Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 17th May 2024

Bishop Rose presided over a special service held at Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday 11 May marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to priesthood in our diocese.

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Anniversary service for first women priests

First published on: 26th April 2024

Bishop Rose will be presiding over a special service led by women clergy within our diocese to celebrate and reflect on the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to priesthood.

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Bishop Rose pays tribute to first ordained woman in anniversary service

First published on: 26th January 2024

To mark the 80th anniversary of the first woman to be ordained as priest in the Anglican Communion, Bishop of Dover the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin preached at a special service at St Martin in the Fields, London.

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Introducing our new ordinands 2023

First published on: 18th September 2020

Read about our new deacons and priests

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