Estella Last named Archdeacon of Maidstone
First published on: 15th October 2025The Diocese of Canterbury is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Canon Estella Last as the next Archdeacon of Maidstone.
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Welcome to Bishop Sarah from Diocesan Secretary
First published on: 8th October 2025On Friday 3 October, the Diocese of Canterbury marked an historic moment as Bishop Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, was confirmed as having accepted the invitation to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
106th Archbishop of Canterbury announced
First published on: 3rd October 2025Bishop Sarah Mullally announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
Sea Baptisms
First published on: 2nd October 2025This summer, our diocese has witnessed a moving celebration of faith as some of our coastal communities came together for sea baptisms.
Welcoming our new Readers
First published on: 17th September 2025On Sunday 28 September 2025, we licensed new Readers and welcomed them to this ministry in our diocese.
Bishop Rose appointed Chair of Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN)
First published on: 17th September 2025Bishop Rose says "the challenges being faced across Britain and Ireland are urgent".
Three things
First published on: 11th September 2025Bishop Rose asks 'If you could only do three things in the coming season, what would they be?'
A Call to Peace, Compassion, and Unity
First published on: 11th September 2025Bishop Rose's message ahead of Central London ‘Free speech’ Rally on Saturday 13 September
Her Late Royal Highness Katharine, Duchess of Kent
First published on: 5th September 2025The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92
APCS Data Breach
First published on: 28th August 2025Data breach has occurred involving data processed by Access Personal Checking Services (APCS) Ltd
A message from the Church of England about Redress Scheme data breach
First published on: 27th August 2025The data breach involved the independent Redress Scheme administered by Kennedys Law LLP.
“Gobsmacked” congregation celebrates emotional church reopening
First published on: 20th August 2025St Mildred’s Church in Tenterden reopened its doors on Sunday after months of being closed, with worshippers left “gobsmacked” by the transformation.
Wool, Wonder, and the Word
First published on: 30th July 2025The Knitted Bible Exhibition Comes to Sturry
Latest News
First published on: 24th July 2025Latest news from our diocese.
Gold Eco Church Award for St Mary the Virgin, Smeeth
First published on: 18th July 2025Stour Downs Parish celebrates creation care milestone
In Celebration of Confirmation
First published on: 17th July 2025Confirmation marks a significant moment in the Christian life. This public declaration of faith allows those who have been baptised to declare their commitment to grow as a follower of Jesus.
Preserving the relics of St Thomas More: consultation begins
First published on: 15th July 2025St Dunstan’s Church in Canterbury is starting to consult on how best to preserve the relics of St Thomas More ahead of the 500th anniversary of his death in 2035.
The Revd Bob Weldon
First published on: 12th July 2025An update on the Revd Bob Weldon, Holy Trinity Benefice, Folkestone
Herne Toddler Group’s 50th: A ‘Bear-y’ Special Celebration
First published on: 11th July 2025A teddy bears’ picnic and a thanksgiving service helped mark 50 years of the Herne Toddler Group.
Youth Ministry Takes Off with Launchpad Graduates
First published on: 9th July 2025A celebration of the second cohort of Launchpad, a training course developed by Youthscape as the first step in developing youth ministry, was held last month at St Lawrence in Thanet, hosted by participant The Revd Catherine Tucker and her team.
Maidstone church community raises thousands for children’s therapy charity
First published on: 8th July 2025Over £3,600 has been raised to support Growing Hope, offering free therapy for children and young people in Maidstone.
Celebrating the next generation of leaders
First published on: 8th July 2025Young people aged 14-18 from our diocese led a service of thanksgiving earlier this year to celebrate their achievements during the Growing Young Leaders programme.
New Deputy Judge Appointed in the Diocese of Canterbury
First published on: 4th July 2025Jessica Taylor has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissary General (Deputy Judge) for the Diocese of Canterbury
Meet our 2025 Ordinands
First published on: 17th June 2025Ordinations for Deacons and Priests are taking place in Canterbury Cathedral on 28 June 2025. Hear what they all have to say in advance of their new ministry.
Refugee Week 2025: Community as a Superpower
First published on: 15th June 2025Join Canterbury Cathedral to celebrate the power of community to bring people together who have fled from disparate parts of the world as a result of war, oppression, abuse or climate change.
Young people celebrate Pentecost with Bishop Rose at Canterbury Cathedral
First published on: 11th June 2025Bishop Rose joined 100 young people in our diocese to mark Pentecost in the Cathedral
Diocese of Canterbury publishes document to help discern next Archbishop
First published on: 5th June 2025Statement of Needs published by the Diocese of Canterbury’s Vacancy in See Committee – the group that manages and oversees the Diocese’s role in the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury
Thy Kingdom Come
First published on: 3rd June 2025Celebrating the 10th year of the prayer movement from 29 May - 8 June
Generous Giving Week
First published on: 19th May 2025This week we are shining a spotlight on our Generous Giving Team and all the fantastic work they do!
A message from Bishop Rose following the announcement of new Pope Leo XIV
First published on: 8th May 2025I warmly welcome the news of the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.