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 Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Bishop of Dover

The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally
The Archbishop of Canterbury Elect

News

Energy footprint tool launches

Churches in the Diocese of Canterbury are invited to take a simple step towards a sustainable future

Bishop Rose's Christmas message

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas 2025, we are rightly reminded that the true gift from God in this season comes as light, love, joy and peace.

Church of England launches ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign

The Church's biggest-ever Christmas campaign is expected to reach millions.

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 Marden: St Michael & All Angels

Clergy: Nicola Harvey
Assistant Curate: Vicki Young

We give thanks for the signs of growth we are seeing and pray that we can respond. Pray especially for our preparations for our new Cafe style church 'Together @ 4' starting in January. We pray for those who have joined our worshipping community during this year, that they may continue to grow in faith, confidence and commitment. We pray for our Messy Church community and our Youth Group. We pray too for all those who will have attended our carol services and Christingles over the festive season. We pray that they will be left with a sense of the mystery of your story - its joy and hope - and that some may seek to know you more.

Anglican Communion:
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Diocese of Sunyani – The Church of the Province of West Africa

Vacancies

Operations Director (Part-time)

St Luke's, Maidstone

Priest in Charge

Eastchurch w Leysdown & Harty Benefice and West Sheppey Benefice

Associate Priest (x2)

Eastchurch w Leysdown & Harty Benefice and West Sheppey Benefice

Rector (0.5 Stipend + House)

St Stephen, Hackington in Canterbury

Generous Giving Manager

Canterbury Diocese
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