Latest news from our diocese.
Latest News
Young leaders celebrated
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
First published on: 9th February 2024Margate church welcomes new Priest Reverend Mark Nelson
Bishop Rose pays tribute to first ordained woman in anniversary service
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
First published on: 22nd January 2024Ann Tiplady has been commissioned as an Anna Chaplain to our diocese.
Thank you to Peter Wyllie as he steps down as Chair
First published on: 18th January 2024After three years as the Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Peter Wyllie has decided to step back.
New Diocesan Secretary appointed
First published on: 5th January 2024We are delighted to announce that after a competitive and robust process that attracted strong interest, Iain Blythe has been appointed as the next Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Canterbury.
Church of England releases new Christmas single
First published on: 30th November 2023News of how our diocese can get involved in the new carol.
New College of Honorary Canons of Canterbury Cathedral installed
First published on: 24th November 2023A service was held in Canterbury Cathedral for the installation of Honorary Canons
Over fifty candidates confirmed in Canterbury Cathedral
First published on: 24th November 2023Bishop Rose led a confirmation service for candidates within our diocese
Cathedral Schools Days 2023
First published on: 17th November 2023A summary of the three day schools event in Canterbury Cathedral.
New Finance Director Appointed
First published on: 15th November 2023Natalia Olszewska has been appointed as the new Finance Director for the Diocese of Canterbury
Message from Bishop Rose on the war in Gaza
First published on: 10th November 2023Reflections on the beatitudes and a call for war to cease
A reflection on Black History Month
First published on: 10th November 2023The theme of 2023’s Black History Month was ‘Saluting Our Sisters’.
Bringing communities together with confirmations and baptisms
First published on: 9th November 2023Last month saw a number of people confirmed and baptised from the Maidstone Deanery at St Martin’s Church.
Continuing Christian connections in Germany
First published on: 13th October 2023Reflections on the recent visit to Markgräflerland in Germany.
Diocese of Canterbury holds first COP event
First published on: 13th October 2023The event looked at how the Diocese can be more environmentally conscious in its journey to net zero.
St Faith's Centre holds official opening
First published on: 13th October 2023The event offered a chance to thank those involved in the project.
Call to pray for an end to violence in the Holy Land
First published on: 9th October 2023A message from Bishop Rose
Canterbury Cathedral Honorary Canons
First published on: 6th October 2023New College of Honorary Canons of Canterbury Cathedral announced
Deanery roadshows - October update
First published on: 6th October 2023Thank you to everyone who has attended the roadshows, we'd love your feedback
Anglican Refugee Support Lead appointed in Calais
First published on: 4th October 2023Bradon Muilenberg has been appointed to work alongside refugees in Calais
Encouragement from visit to link dioceses in Madagascar
First published on: 29th September 2023Bishop Rose, Revd Carol Smith and Revd Andy Bawtree visited our link diocese in Madagascar
