Latest News from our diocese.
Latest News
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.
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.
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.
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
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 ÌÇÐÄVlog
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
