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.
Latest News
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
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.
Churches mark 80th anniversary of VE Day
First published on: 2nd May 2025St John’s Swalecliffe is just one of the churches in our Diocese to mark VE Day
A statement from Bishop Rose on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis
First published on: 22nd April 2025A statement from Bishop Rose on the death of His Holiness Pope Francis
Thy Kingdom Come
First published on: 3rd June 2025Celebrating the 10th year of the prayer movement from 29 May - 8 June
Easter enjoyment for all
First published on: 16th April 2025Easter has been made accessible for all at Seasalter Christian Centre
Our Clergy Step Up for the London Marathon
First published on: 11th April 2025Two vicars from our diocese are running the London Marathon 2025. We're bringing you their inspiring stories in the weeks before the event.
Your views on the next Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 17th March 2025Have your say in the appointment of the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Share your thoughts on the qualities and vision needed for future leadership through consultations.
New Net Zero Carbon officers to boost eco-support for parishes
First published on: 14th March 2025The Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester are delighted to welcome three new colleagues who will support parishes to reduce their carbon emissions
How to share faith, build community and do church differently
First published on: 20th March 2025Patrick and Debbie Ellisdon's new book sets out how to plan and run Ignite in your context
Confirmation stats recorded nationally thanks to Canterbury Diocese
First published on: 6th March 2025General Synod has agreed to record confirmations in statistics for mission thanks to motion from Canterbury
Doors open on 'Inviting Visitors' campaign
First published on: 28th February 2025The Diocese of Canterbury is opening the doors on a pilot campaign to encourage visitors into church buildings.
Confirmation Celebration in New Romney
First published on: 21st February 202518 pupils were confirmed by Bishop Rose
Applications open for £5 million conservation grants programme
First published on: 14th February 2025Parishes are invited to apply for conservation grants
£1.8 million raised through Parish Giving Scheme
First published on: 13th February 2025Last year, churches in our diocese raised £1.8m through PGS
Sandwich church hosts national online service
First published on: 12th February 2025St Clement’s Church Sandwich was the host of the National Online Service
LGBTQIA+ chaplains commissioned
First published on: 10th February 2025Our LGBTQIA+ chaplains were commissioned in Canterbury Cathedral
Interim archdeacon announced
First published on: 6th February 2025Sharon Copestake appointed as interim Archdeacon of Maidstone
Listed places of worship grant extended
First published on: 31st January 2025The scheme has been extended until at least 2025/2026.
New Honorary Canons installed at Canterbury Cathedral
First published on: 30th January 2025The Revd Canon Jo Richards and The Revd Canon Dr Jeremy Worthen were installed.
Local priest writes Lent reflections for Church of England
First published on: 30th January 2025Cathrine’s contributions also feature in ‘Wild Bright Hope: The Big Church Read Lent Book 2025
Holocaust Memorial Day 'Moment of Reflection'
First published on: 27th January 2025Bishop Rose shares her message.
New Diocesan Adviser for Women's Ministry appointed
First published on: 22nd January 2025Paulette Stubbings has been appointed to the role
Bishop Rose releases her memoir
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.
