Our Clergy Step Up for the London Marathon
First published on: 11th April 2025Two vicars from our diocese are running the London Marathon 2025! We're bringing you their inspiring stories in the weeks before the event.
Latest News
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
How to share faith, build community and do church differently
First published on: 20th March 2025Patrick and Debbie Ellisdon's new book sets out how to plan and run Ignite in your context
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
Doors open on 'Inviting Visitors' campaign
First published on: 28th February 2025The Diocese of Canterbury is opening the doors on a pilot campaign to encourage visitors into church buildings.
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
Holocaust Memorial Day 'Moment of Reflection'
First published on: 27th January 2025Bishop Rose shares her message.
New Diocesan Adviser for Women's Ministry appointed
First published on: 22nd January 2025Paulette Stubbings has been appointed to the role
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.
