Latest news from our diocese.
Latest News
Creating spaces where it’s okay not to be okay
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 30th July 2024We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the dioceses to take part in the Renew Wellbeing pilot in the Church of England.
Statement regarding serious safeguarding allegations
Last Updated: 24th July 2024 | First published on: 16th July 2024A safeguarding statement issued jointly from Canterbury Cathedral and the Diocese of Canterbury
Revitalising, growing and reflecting at leaders’ conference
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 12th July 2024Dozens of church leaders from across our diocese gathered at a Leading your Church into Growth conference
Raise money for your church and the churches of Kent
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 12th July 2024Ride+Stride, 14 September
Former wrestler included in those ordained for ministry in Canterbury Cathedral
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 5th July 2024A former wrestler, army officer, youth worker, and teacher were just some of the people ordained for ministry in Canterbury Cathedral last weekend.
Social Justice Network launched
Last Updated: 24th July 2024 | First published on: 28th June 2024The SJN is at the heart of the diocesan vision that we are ‘changed lives changing lives’, as we help to transform our communities through social action. SJN has its official launch on Thursday 13 June.
Bumper crop to be ordained
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 20th June 202420 deacons and six priests will be ordained at Canterbury Cathedral on 29 June.
Aged 18-30? Where is God sending you?
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 19th June 2024The Ministry Experience Scheme is a year out to grow in ministry and leadership skills through placements, training and mentoring.
Could yours be a Future Youth placement church?
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 14th June 2024Future Youth supports people aged 18-29 to explore ministry with children and youth people. Could yours be a placement church?
Our Home: Refugee Week 2024
Last Updated: 14th August 2025 | First published on: 10th June 2024A summary of the theme and events for refugee week
Celebration of youth ministry
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 28th May 2024A celebration of the latest cohort of Launchpad, a training course developed by Youthscape as the first step in developing youth ministry, was held earlier this month.
The Everyday God
Last Updated: 24th May 2024 | First published on: 24th May 2024New book - Compelling stories of loving our neighbour today
Churches equipped for contactless giving
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 24th May 2024Over 50 churches in our diocese are now equipped to take contactless donations following the rollout of devices as part of a national generosity scheme.
General election 2024: invitation to pray for the nation
Last Updated: 23rd May 2024 | First published on: 22nd May 2024Archbishops call for respect and kindness in heat of debate
Women priests celebrated in Canterbury Cathedral
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 17th May 2024Bishop Rose presided over a special service held at Canterbury Cathedral on Saturday 11 May marking the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to priesthood in our diocese.
School children invited to Downing Street for Easter reception
Last Updated: 3rd May 2024 | First published on: 3rd May 2024St John’s CE Primary School Canterbury had a memorable day in London meeting leaders from politics and the church.
Serving Our Communities - looking out for opportunities
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 3rd May 2024As part of reaching out to serve our community, St. Francis Church (Ashford Town Parish) worked in partnership with Ashford Borough Council, to host the ‘Eat Well, Spend Less Roadshow’.
Anniversary service for first women priests
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 26th April 2024Bishop Rose will be presiding over a special service led by women clergy within our diocese to celebrate and reflect on the 30th anniversary of the ordination of women to priesthood.
Young leaders celebrated
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 25th April 2024Young people aged 14-18 from our diocese led a service of thanksgiving on Saturday 20 April to celebrate their achievements during the Growing Young Leaders programme.
New pilgrimage route celebrates royal Kentish women
Last Updated: 19th April 2024 | First published on: 18th April 2024A new pilgrimage route, launching on Saturday 27 April 2024, has been developed linking churches in Canterbury, Lyminge, and Folkestone.
£3m funding for church growth in Margate and Maidstone
Last Updated: 24th July 2024 | First published on: 16th April 2024The Church of England has granted £3.2 million for a programme of church planting and revitalisation over five years in Margate and Maidstone
Archbishop sees growth and revitalisation in Maidstone
Last Updated: 9th April 2024 | First published on: 9th April 2024The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Hon and Rt Revd Justin Welby, spent Holy Week in the Maidstone Deanery, visiting churches, children’s groups, businesses and community outreach projects.
Easter Songs of Praise from Canterbury
Last Updated: 25th March 2024 | First published on: 25th March 2024St Martin’s church in Canterbury will be part of Easter Sunday’s Songs of Praise on BBC One with presenter Aled Jones observing the dawn service.
ITV film at St Martin’s for women’s history month
Last Updated: 15th August 2025 | First published on: 15th March 2024St Martin’s Church in Canterbury had a visit from ITV Meridian as part of its coverage for women’s history month
Churches in diocese given access to grants database
Last Updated: 5th March 2024 | First published on: 1st March 2024The Diocese of Canterbury is pleased to announce that it has secured access to a national grant-finding database for our churches for the next three years.
Let there be lights: energy help for those in need
Last Updated: 22nd February 2024 | First published on: 22nd February 2024A diocesan initiative has helped over 240 people with their energy bills during the cost-of-living crisis.
Over £1,000 raised by young people in church charity sleepout
Last Updated: 4th March 2024 | First published on: 9th February 2024At the end of January, the young people at St Leonard’s Church, Hythe, along with Rev Michael Darkins, took part in a winter sleepout to raise money for the Rainbow Centre.
New appointment marks fresh start for resourcing church
Last Updated: 9th February 2024 | First published on: 9th February 2024Margate church welcomes new Priest Reverend Mark Nelson
Bishop Rose pays tribute to first ordained woman in anniversary service
Last Updated: 7th August 2025 | First published on: 26th January 2024To mark the 80th anniversary of the first woman to be ordained as priest in the Anglican Communion, Bishop of Dover the Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin preached at a special service at St Martin in the Fields, London.
Chaplain commissioned to provide spiritual care for older people
Last Updated: 22nd January 2024 | First published on: 22nd January 2024Ann Tiplady has been commissioned as an Anna Chaplain to our diocese.
