Latest news from our diocese.
Latest News
Listed places of worship grant extended
Last Updated: 31st January 2025 | First published on: 31st January 2025The scheme has been extended until at least 2025/2026.
Local priest writes Lent reflections for Church of England
Last Updated: 30th January 2025 | First published on: 30th January 2025Cathrine’s contributions also feature in ‘Wild Bright Hope: The Big Church Read Lent Book 2025
New Honorary Canons installed at Canterbury Cathedral
Last Updated: 30th January 2025 | First published on: 30th January 2025The Revd Canon Jo Richards and The Revd Canon Dr Jeremy Worthen were installed.
Holocaust Memorial Day 'Moment of Reflection'
Last Updated: 27th January 2025 | First published on: 27th January 2025Bishop Rose shares her message.
New Diocesan Adviser for Women's Ministry appointed
Last Updated: 22nd January 2025 | First published on: 22nd January 2025Paulette Stubbings has been appointed to the role
Bishop Rose releases her memoir
Last Updated: 17th January 2025 | First published on: 17th January 2025The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin has released her memoir 'The Girl from Montego Bay', an autobiography of Britain's first black woman bishop.
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Rose to the Diocese of Canterbury
Last Updated: 23rd December 2024 | First published on: 23rd December 2024A video and a letter from the Bishop of Dover for Christmas 2024
Book encourages young people to be spiritual agents
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 27th November 2024Deputy Director of Education, Rebecca Swansbury has written a book, Spiritual Agents
A Statement from the Bishop of Dover to Canterbury Diocesan Synod
Last Updated: 26th November 2024 | First published on: 25th November 2024A statement read to Synod on Saturday 17 November
Cathedral schools days 2024
Last Updated: 25th November 2024 | First published on: 22nd November 2024Canterbury Cathedral was filled with over 900 year 6 pupils and staff, who were taking part in the annual Cathedral Schools Days.
St Eanswythe's remains laid to rest in Folkestone
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 22nd November 2024St Mary and St Eanswythe’s Church in Folkestone hosted a special service
Resignation of Archbishop Justin
Last Updated: 13th November 2024 | First published on: 12th November 2024Justin Welby has announced his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury
Remains of saint to return to final resting place
Last Updated: 7th November 2024 | First published on: 7th November 2024Folkestone church to lay Saint's remains to rest
Archdeacon Andrew Sewell announces retirement in January 2025
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 7th November 2024There will be an opportunity for the Diocese to say farewell to Andrew and his wife Jools in Canterbury Cathedral in the new year.
Clergy Conference 'Together in Prayer'
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 25th October 2024Clergy from our diocese gathered ‘Together in Prayer’ at a conference of the same name at the beginning of October.
The passing of Dean Robert Willis
Last Updated: 25th October 2024 | First published on: 23rd October 2024A message from Bishop Rose
The Archbishop of Canterbury warns against legalising assisted suicide
Last Updated: 18th October 2024 | First published on: 18th October 2024Read the Archbishop's statement on assisted suicide
Partner visit to Germany
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 18th October 2024A group from the Diocese of Canterbury visited Germany between 11 and 14 October to meet with groups from our Diocese’s link churches in the Protestant Church of Germany.
First inter-school faith event
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 14th October 2024The Archbishop’s School, Canterbury and The John Wallis Academy, Ashford came together for a day of discussion, reflection and worship.
Graduation of first youth ministry Catalyst cohort
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 14th October 2024Participants of our first Catalyst cohort attended a ceremony for completing their youth ministry training.
Moo-sic and Worship at Biddenden’s Farm Church
Last Updated: 4th October 2024 | First published on: 4th October 2024On Sunday, 29th September, a special ‘Farm Church’ service was held at White House Farm in Biddenden.
Readers admitted to our diocese
Last Updated: 23rd September 2024 | First published on: 23rd September 2024On Sunday 22 September, Bishop Rose admitted Ann Friedlos, Janet Butcher-Weisner and Nigel Poole to the office of Reader in the Church.
Celebrating the 10 Year Anniversary of Anna Chaplaincy
Last Updated: 24th September 2024 | First published on: 23rd September 2024This year marks a decade since the first Anna Chaplain joined the team at the Bible Fellowship Foundation.
Rural church celebrates Silver Eco Church award
Last Updated: 22nd September 2024 | First published on: 20th September 2024St Peter & St Paul, Temple Ewell has recently received a silver Eco Church award.
Historic sculpture to be rededicated at church in Godmersham
Last Updated: 23rd August 2024 | First published on: 24th August 2024An ancient stone carving believed by some historians to be the earliest known sculpture of St Thomas Becket is to be blessed this weekend following its cleaning and restoration.
New LGBTQ+ Adviser joins our diocese
Last Updated: 8th October 2024 | First published on: 23rd August 2024The Diocese of Canterbury is pleased to welcome Mark Wilson as our new LGBTQ+ Adviser to the Bishop of Dover.
Parish support update
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 16th August 2024A message from Diocesan Secretary Iain Blythe
Deanery Roadshows 2024
Last Updated: 15th August 2025 | First published on: 15th August 2024Invitation to our series of roadshows
Historic Christmas market to return to Canterbury Cathedral Precincts
Last Updated: 12th August 2024 | First published on: 9th August 2024Christmas markets to return to Canterbury Cathedral Precincts
Statement on recent unrest
Last Updated: 14th August 2024 | First published on: 8th August 2024Statement From Bishop Rose and Archbishop Justin on the recent unrest in the United Kingdom
