Welcome
Welcome to Canterbury Diocese, the Church of England in South and East Kent, where we are committed to growing the church numerically and spiritually, to re-imagining ministry and to building partnerships that enrich communities.
Welcome to Canterbury Diocese
Canterbury Diocese, the oldest diocese in England, stretches from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh and includes 327 churches in 222 parishes, along with 103 church schools and a University with a Church of England foundation.
Whether you are someone looking for a church to get married in, someone keen to grow closer to Christ or a church leader looking for resources and support, we hope this website provides you with the information and resources you are searching for.
Latest News
Inspiring Everyday Faith
Diocesan Synod in Open Session
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Saying Yes to Life
An evening with Ruth Valerio
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Hugh Nelson named as next Bishop of St Germans
Hugh is currently the parish priest of St Mary’s, Goudhurst and Christ Church, Kilndown (known as GK Church), in Canterbury Diocese. Read more »
Response to Peter Ball Documentary
The programme is upsetting but important viewing for all who want to make the Church safer.
MBE for Bishop Rose
Bishop Rose has been made an MBE in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for 2020. Read more »
Bishop Rose urges people of Kent to seek unity
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. Read more »
Pledge to support White Ribbon campaign
Canterbury Diocese pledges support to global campaign
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Rose Hudson-Wilkin consecrated as Bishop of Dover
Rose will be installed in Canterbury on 30 November
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Recommendations of the Channel Islands Commission
Archbishop Justin Welby
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Volunteer for the Lambeth 2020
Conference volunteer dates from Monday 20 July to Monday 3 August
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Calendar of Prayer
The Diocesan Calendar of Prayer is published every month.
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New guidance for ministry with children and young people
There are also training days to discuss this guidance. Read more »
Towards a Safer Church: Resources
Safeguarding resources, including Bible readings, prayers and hymns, chosen in consultation with survivors. Read more »
Your data
As a Diocese, we handle a lot of data for a variety of different purposes. Find out about your rights. Read more »
Today's Prayer
Sandwich 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 and strengthened in their ministry. Please pray for:
Frank Kent, Martin Cleeve, Anthony Fletcher Robert Lunnon, David Willis, Martin Clark, Peter Hambrook, Roger Marsh, Nigel Genders, Jennifer Pilcher, John Winn, Toby Marchand, Christopher Dent, Jasmine Roberts, Rob Mackintosh, Patricia Wright, Jeanne Males, Wendy Jackson-Hill, Jean Kerr, Paul Kerr, Michael Morris, Howard Pashley
Anglican Communion:
Los Angeles (The Episcopal Church) The Right Revd John Harvey Taylor Swaziland (Southern Africa) The Right Revd Ellinah Ntfombi Wamukoya
