Welcome to Canterbury Diocese

Canterbury Diocese is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives. 

Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover

The Rt Revd Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Bishop of Dover

The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally
The Archbishop of Canterbury Designate

News

Welcome to Bishop Sarah from Diocesan Secretary

On Friday 3 October, the Diocese of Canterbury marked an historic moment as Bishop Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, was confirmed as having accepted the invitation to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

106th Archbishop of Canterbury announced

Bishop Sarah Mullally announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.

Sea Baptisms

This summer, our diocese has witnessed a moving celebration of faith as some of our coastal communities came together for sea baptisms.

Today's Prayer

Each day we pray for members of our diocese. Below you can find details of who we are praying for today, which we invite you to use in your own prayers.

Join us in prayer for Margate: All Saints (Westbrook)

Clergy: Leigh Daynes
Churchwardens: Ray Hand, Richard Wheeler

Anglican Communion:
The Diocese of Pelotas – Igreja Episcopal Anglicana do Brasil

Vacancies

Lead Chaplain

The Living Well, Nonington

Rector (0.5 + House)

Holy Trinity, Ramsgate

Music Director

St Andrew's, Broadstairs

Generous Giving Manager

Canterbury Diocese

Church Administrator & PA to the Vicar

St Luke's, Maidstone
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