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MBE for Bishop Rose

First published on: 27th December 2019

Bishop Rose has been made an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours list for 2020. 

The Rt Revd Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, has been made an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours list for 2020.

The citation states: "Everywhere she


Bishop Rose urges people of Kent to seek unity

First published on: 30th November 2019

Giving her first sermon as Bishop of Dover, The Rt Revd Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin urged people to refuse to be divided, instead focusing on their common humanity.

Speaking at her installation at Canterbury Cathedral, she said: "Let us think what it


Pledge to support White Ribbon campaign

First published on: 29th November 2019

Canterbury Diocese pledges support to global campaign


The Archdeacon of Canterbury, The Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore, joined the Bishop of Tonbridge, the Rt Rev Simon Burton-Jones, in Chatham to pledge support to the White Ribbon campaign.

White


Rose Hudson-Wilkin consecrated as Bishop of Dover

First published on: 19th November 2019

Rose will be installed in Canterbury on 30 November


• Images from the Consecration
• Video: Meet Bishop Rose

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin has been consecrated as the Bishop of Dover at a special service at St Paul’s Cathedral in Lond


Advent Justice Appeal 2019

First published on: 11th November 2019

Your support allows us to continue our vital work with refugees across the diocese - sharing love and hope with those in need of a place to call home. Click here to donate and find out more


Welcoming our new Bishop

First published on: 4th November 2019

Tickets are no longer available for the installation of the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin at Canterbury Cathedral


On Saturday we will celebrate the installation of the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin as Bishop of Dover at Canterbury Cathedral. It’s se


Celebrate with us in welcoming our new Bishop

First published on: 4th November 2019

Tickets now available for the installation of the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin at Canterbury Cathedral


Join us to celebrate the installation of the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin as Bishop of Dover at Canterbury Cathedral. It’s set to be a very spec


Three days of discovery at Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 2nd November 2019

Worship created and led by pupils

More than a thousand pupils, staff and volunteers from primary schools across Canterbury Diocese took part in Cathedral Schools Day.

Over the three days there were workshops, prayer stations and activities to e


Sittingbourne Deanery: Clergy with Permission to Officiate

First published on: 11th October 2019

Sittingbourne Deanery: Clergy with Permission to Officiate
Please pray with us for those with Permission to Officiate within our Deanery. We thank God for their willingness to continue serving the Church with generosity and joy. May they be upheld a


Kent Climate Emergency Forum

First published on: 11th October 2019

Conference video now available


Canterbury Diocese hosted the Kent Emergency Climate Forum at Wye Church to discuss how we do things and how we can be the very best caretakers of God’s creation.

Canterbury Diocese Environment Officer Teresa


Recommendations of the Channel Islands Commission

First published on: 9th October 2019

Archbishop Justin Welby


You may recall that in March 2014 I, alongside the Bishop of Winchester, the Bishop of Dover and the then Deans of Jersey and Guernsey agreed arrangements for the Bishop of Dover to assume interim oversight of the Island


Volunteer for the Lambeth 2020

First published on: 8th October 2019

Conference volunteer dates from Monday 20 July to Monday 3 August

The Lambeth Conference is a once-a-decade event, held in Canterbury.

Convened by Archbishop Justin, this international conference is a significant and historic event in the life


Book launch of William and Lucy lead Collective Worship

First published on: 20th September 2019

Story book shows the different elements within an act of collective worship


Year six pupils at Deal Parochial School helped celebrate the launch of a new book with an act of collective worship they had created themselves.

Staff, students and


Celebration of Reader Ministry Service

First published on: 19th September 2019

Canterbury Cathedral - Sunday 22 September from 6.30pm


A service celebrating our Readers will be held this weekend at Canterbury Cathedral.

There will be admission, welcoming, licensing and the relicensing of people from across the diocese as


Our County Harvest Thanksgiving

First published on: 15th September 2019

Ashford Cattle Market on Sunday 6 October at 5.30pm


This year’s County Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held in the main ring at Ashford Cattle Market.

The annual event moves to different venues across the diocese to celebrate the work


Rose Hudson-Wilkin named Bishop of Dover

First published on: 28th June 2019

The Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons, as the next Bishop of Dover.

Jamaican-born Speaker’s Chaplain will take up the role in November
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Could you be a flood warden?

First published on: 27th June 2019

Helping the community before, during and after a flood


There is a shortage of flood wardens across the county so the Kent Resilience Forum is asking churches to encourage people within their communities to volunteer for the role.

Churches can


Canterbury ordinations

First published on: 27th June 2019

On Saturday, 15 men and women were ordained at Canterbury Cathedral.


01/07/19

Teachers, a nurse, farm manager and songwriter joined football and Dungeons and Dragons fans as those being ordained at the service that was led by the Archbishop o


People Not Walls – A declaration for change

First published on: 17th June 2019

A declaration calling for better treatment of those seeking asylum

17/06/19

A declaration calling for better treatment of those seeking asylum will be signed in Dover to mark international Refugee Week.

People Not Walls: The Cross-Channel Hu


Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage 2019

First published on: 17th June 2019

A round up of the 24-hour period of intentional prayer


17/06/19

Pupils, parishes and pilgrims from across the world came together for this year’s Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage.

The 24-hour period of intentional prayer included a


Pupils' pilgrimage

First published on: 7th June 2019

And, so it has begun, our journeys of renewal, discovery and of praise with the 24 hour Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage.


07/06/19

Pupils from Goodnestone and Nonington Church of England Primaries are taking part in activities all around


Bishop of Dover retires

First published on: 13th May 2019

The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott has retired as the Bishop of Dover.


13/05/19

He served in this role for nearly ten years, taking on additional responsibilities for the Channel Islands in 2014. Bishop Trevor concluded his public ministry by preach


The Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage 2019

First published on: 7th May 2019

Book your Cathedral pass for Saturday 8 June

The Diocesan Day of Prayer and Pilgrimage is fast approaching!

It's on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 June and it's 24 hours of intentional prayer for renewal and mission and there's loads more information


Jean Vanier tribute

First published on: 7th May 2019

The Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to Jean Vanier

08/05/19

Jean Vanier lived the Gospel in such a beautiful way that few who met him could fail to be caught up in it. I join countless people around the world in deep sorrow at his death,


Vocations Sunday – your toolkit!

First published on: 1st May 2019

The perfect opportunity to talk about lay and ordained vocations.


01/05/19

Vocations Sunday is on 12 May 2019 to encourage people to explore their calling, to share stories, ask questions and discover.

There is a worship resource available


Cathedral visit of solidarity

First published on: 1st May 2019

The Imam and members of the Islamic community's visit of solidarity to the Cathedral.

01/05/2019

The Imam of Canterbury Mosque and members of the city’s Islamic community made an impromptu visit of solidarity to the Cathedral during the Eucha


Easter message from the Bishop of Dover

First published on: 21st April 2019

"Vain optimism will not solve the divisions of our age."

21/04/2019

In his final Easter Message as the Bishop of Dover, the Rt Revd Trevor Willmott has spoken of the Church's call to be a 'beacon of hope' in the parishes and communities of Cant


Why me? Why now? Why not?

First published on: 18th April 2019

Women in Ministry - June event exploring the barriers and how to overcome them

18/04/19

Celebrations marking 25 years of female priests were held this year yet the number of young women joining the clergy is low.

The Dioceses of Canterbury,


Church bells to toll for Notre Dame

First published on: 16th April 2019

Following the devastating fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York are asking churches across England to toll their bells on Thursday.

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are today encouraging, where possible, all ca


Women’s Ministry update

First published on: 15th April 2019

The Revd Estella Last will be the next Bishop’s Advisor for Women’s Ministry.

15/04/19

Revd Estella Last succeeds Shelia Cox who is stepping down soon and was thanked by Bishop Trevor for her dedication in the role she ‘fulfilled with dis

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