Our strategy
No one can encounter God and remain unchanged – following Jesus is all about transformation. Click here to find out about our strategy for growth and renewal – and what that looks like in practice…
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
Our County Harvest Thanksgiving
Ashford Cattle Market on Sunday 6 October at 5.30pm
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How to receive regular updates and news from the Diocese
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Rose Hudson-Wilkin named Bishop of Dover
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. Read more »
Could you be a flood warden?
Helping the community before, during and after a flood
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Canterbury & Rochester’s history explored
A one day conference delving in to the archives of the two dioceses
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Canterbury ordinations
On Saturday, 15 men and women were ordained at Canterbury Cathedral.
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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
Thanet 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:
Bernard Allen, Peter Brown, David Chance, John Chater, Michael Cooke, Peter Dadd, Derek Duncanson, Stanley Evans, David Frost, Peter Gausden, Brian Griffiths, Peter Rowe, Peter Russell, Brian Sharp, Annie Shaw, Arthur Skinner, David Tate, Kerry Thorpe, Lesley Valiant, Gordon Warren, Patricia Westbrook, Susan Wing, Sue Woan
Anglican Communion:
Owo (Nigeria) The Rt Revd Stephen Ayodeji Fagbemi
Central Florida (The Episcopal Church) The Rt Revd Gregory Brewer
