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New Archdeacon of Canterbury appointed
First published on: 11th September 2016
The Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore has been announced as the next Archdeacon of Canterbury.
Jo has been Dean of Auckland, New Zealand since August 2010 during which time she led a $14.9m project to complete and consecrate Holy Trinity Cathedral, as w
Results of Triennial Elections
First published on: 15th December 2015
New Memberships declared for Archbishop’s Council and Vacancy in See Committee effective 1 January 2016.
Following the recent Triennial Elections to the Diocesan Groups we are pleased to announce the new Archbishop’s Council and Vacancy in S
Libby Purves opens crib exhibition
First published on: 1st December 2015
An exhibition of cribs from around the world was opened in St. Paul’s Church, Canterbury by Radio 4 presenter Libby Purves.
The unique collection has been built up over 30 years by the broadcaster and her family, and contains nativity scenes from
The Launch of the New Diocesan Theme
First published on: 30th November 2015On 22 November, Bishop Trevor met with seventy recently confirmed people and their friends and family in the Chapter House at Canterbury Cathedral to explore what makes a conversation ‘more than just small talk’ and to launch the new Diocesan the
Diocesan Theme from 2016
First published on: 26th November 2015New theme launches - Conversations on the Journey. Read more »
#justpray
First published on: 23rd November 2015
Church of England “shocked and bewildered” by cinema ban on Lord’s Prayer.
The Church of England has said it is “dumbfounded and bewildered” by the refusal of the country’s leading cinemas to show a 60 second advert promoting prayer, a
Diocesan priorities
First published on: 23rd October 2015
Bishop Trevor outlined the key strategic Mission and Ministry priorities from 2016 onwards.
In early October, the diocese held a series of Resource Roadshow meetings at which Bishop Trevor outlined the key strategic Mission and Ministry priorities
Bishop of Dover signs ecumenical statement
First published on: 22nd September 2015The Bishop of Dover signs joint ecumenical statement of support for refugees at day of action in Calais.On Saturday 19th September, during a day of action in support of migrants and refugees in the Port of Calais, the Bishop of Dover the Right Revere
“We heard anger at the burdens falling on those least able to help themselves” says Together Canterbury officer on ‘Poverty Pilgrimage’ around East Kent
First published on: 16th June 2015Days ahead of Church Urban Fund’s annual awareness and fundraising event, Poverty Sunday (21st June), a local officer in the Diocese of Canterbury has spoken of the anger he heard from people around the diocese about the impact of austerity on the
Churchwarden makes brave leap of faith
First published on: 16th June 2015
Brave Jan Rainer from Holy Trinity Church Milton Regis faced her fear of heights and jumped out of a plane at 12,000 feet to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The tandem charity skydive took place at Headcorn Aerodrome on Bank Holiday Mo
Foodbank Plus - for people working with food banks
First published on: 12th February 2015
All involved with local food banks, or with an interest in this area, are invited to attend an evening of discussion, support and collaboration on 11 March, 6.30pm to 8.30pm at Charing Barn.
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What is Canterbury Diocese?
First published on: 18th November 2014
A brief explanation of some of the things we can do for you at Diocesan House. View video.
Mini-pilgrimages and Archbishop converge on Canterbury to launch Green Pilgrimage Partnership
First published on: 10th October 2014Pilgrims from across the Diocese converged in Canterbury on Friday 3rd October to celebrate the launch of the Green Pilgrimage Network Canterbury Partnership (GPN Canterbury Partnership); a partnership of some 40 local sacred sites, pilgrim routes,
Annual County Harvest Thanksgiving Service to be held at Canterbury Cathedral October 5th
First published on: 17th September 2014
Everyone is welcome to attend the annual County Harvest Thanksgiving service which will take place in Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday 5th October at 6pm. It will be followed by Kentish refreshments in the Chapter House.
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Launch of Canterbury Diocese’s ‘Authorised Listeners’ scheme
First published on: 16th September 2014
Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to inform you of the launch of the Diocese of Canterbury’s ‘Authorised Listeners’ scheme, initiated in response to the House of Bishops Safeguarding policy ‘Responding well to those who have been sexually abused