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Welcome to ÌÇÐÄVlog

ÌÇÐÄVlog is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives. 

Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Bishop of Dover

The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally
The Archbishop of Canterbury Elect

News

Bishop Rose's Christmas message

As we prepare to celebrate Christmas 2025, we are rightly reminded that the true gift from God in this season comes as light, love, joy and peace.

Church of England launches ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign

The Church's biggest-ever Christmas campaign is expected to reach millions.

Eco Conference 2025 'Celebrating Creation Care'

The dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester celebrate the success of our first joint Eco Conference.

Today's Prayer

Each day we pray for members of our diocese. Below you can find details of who we are praying for today, which we invite you to use in your own prayers.

Join us in prayer for Goudhurst: St Mary the Virgin with Kilndown: Christ Church

Clergy: Rachel Robertson
Reader and Anna Chaplain: Sonja Drew
School: Goudhurst & Kilndown CE Primary School

We value prayer for all ages who this January find their mental well being challenged by circumstance or underlying health issues.

We appreciate prayer for the Weald Family Hub, which helps pay for professional counselling delivered in primary schools across the Weald, supporting young children with their mental health.

Please pray for many of our 18-25 years olds whose mental health is fragile (whether at university, in further training, employed, volunteering or unsure of their next steps). May they seek help and find it in abundance.

Anglican Communion:
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Reformed Episcopal Church of Spain – (Extra Provincial)

Vacancies

Rector (0.5 Stipend + House)

St Stephen, Hackington in Canterbury

Generous Giving Manager

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Youth and Children's Minister

St Andrew's, Reading Street

Vicar

Maidstone All Saints w St Philip & St Stephen Tovil

Media and Engagement Officer

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