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 231 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
Increase in young people training to the priesthood
Growing numbers of young people seeking ordination Read more »
Faith & The Environment: leading the way
The ideal conference for those interested in environmental issues and who want to learn more. Read more »
Police appeal after theft of skulls
21 skulls have been stolen from their resting-place Read more »
£887,015 for work in deprived communities
Nine new worshipping communities to be established across Kent and Guernsey. Read more »
Bagpuss secures win for Hoath Primary
Pupils from Hoath Primary School were crowned winners of this year’s Kent is Delicious Cookery Competition. Read more »
“Nothing has ever felt more right”
Eight become ‘Reverend’ in East Kent. Read more »
Celebrating ministry – with the Bible and LEGO®
More than 140 people gathered to celebrate ministry. Read more »
Canterbury District renews Fairtrade status
Fairtrade supporters celebrating renewal of ‘Fairtrade District’ status for the Canterbury, Herne Bay and Whitstable district. Read more »
General Synod By-Election results
We are pleased to announce that Mrs Marian Nicholson was duly elected Read more »
Towards a Safer Church: Resources
Safeguarding resources, including Bible readings, prayers and hymns, chosen in consultation with survivors. Read more »
Confession & safeguarding
Following enquiries about the Diocesan Safeguarding guidelines in relation to confession, the Diocese has issued the following statement… 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 »
A new Diocesan Synod: election update
A list of Candidates Elected Read more »
New arts project to bring mums together
Arts project to bring newly arrived Syrian refugee mums together with long-term resident mums. Read more »
Today's Prayer
The Romney Marsh
Clergy: Julie Coleman, John Richardson
Reader: David Gillies, Edith Martin
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
George – (Southern Africa) The Rt Revd Brian Marajh
