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 Archbishop of Canterbury

 

News

Generous Giving Week

This week we are shining a spotlight on our Generous Giving Team and all the fantastic work they do!

A message from Bishop Rose following the announcement of new Pope Leo XIV

I warmly welcome the news of the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.

Churches mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

St John’s Swalecliffe is just one of the churches in our Diocese to mark VE Day

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 prayers for Hope

Risen Jesus, as pilgrims in search of hope, we cling to you. We turn our backs on death and open our hearts to you, for you are Life itself. Dear Lord, help us to tell of Your wondrous love and mighty acts; to our friends, our neighbours, people we encounter, and to those that come after us. Visit our homes and our churches with
Your bright blessing of peace and life. Our hearts sing out your praise! In Jesus' name, Amen.

Prayer written by Steve Short - Verger at St Saviours, Westgate-on-Sea

Anglican Communion:
The Diocese of Montana – The Episcopal Church

Vacancies

Vicar

Boughton Monchelsea

Interim Priest in Charge

St John's Margate and All Saints, Westbrook

Interim Priest in Charge

St Andrew's, Deal

St Luke's Children and Families Pastor

St Luke's, Maidstone

Anglican ordained priest

HMP Swaleside
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