Latest News - Diocese of Canterbury

Teacher celebrates end of career with Assembly Bangers concert

First published on: 24th July 2026

The Revd Denise Parrett signed her final register on Wednesday 15 July after 37 years of primary school teaching. To celebrate her remarkable career Herne Juniors CE School hosted an ‘Assembly Bangers’ concert.

Goudhurst project unveiled by The Duke of Gloucester

First published on: 17th July 2026

The Duke attended the event following the restoration of St Mary’s Culpepper effigies and the installation of a unique stained-glass window.

Children and Young People’s Minister recognised at Lambeth Palace event

First published on: 16th July 2026

The event was part of RECOGNISE week - a chance to recognise everyone involved in ministry with children, young people and their families (CYPF).

Dover Rector to feature in national exhibition

First published on: 9th July 2026

A series of 12 portraits celebrating the life and witness of disabled people who minister and work in the Church of England will be launched at the General Synod this weekend.

Strategy reset - a decade of transformation

First published on: 2nd July 2026

Rooted in the gospel and shaped by deep listening, our strategic plan invites boldness, creativity, and faith, trusting God to transform lives and communities across our diocese.

Church of England apologises for role in historical adoption

First published on: 19th June 2026

Statement from bishops on historical adoption practices

Refugee Week 2026: Courage

First published on: 3rd June 2026

Hear stories of sanctuary, explore the Afghan Welcome Project, and join the Sanctuary & Racial Justice launch at the Courageous Communities conference.

Meet the Diocese of Canterbury's 2026 ordinands

First published on: 2nd June 2026

A former lawyer, a teacher and someone whose journey to ministry began after a chance car breakdown are among 33 people preparing to be ordained in the Diocese of Canterbury in July 2026.

Churches come together to celebrate Pentecost in beach hut blessings

First published on: 28th May 2026

All Saints, Westbrook and St John the Baptist, Margate gathered for the seafront service.

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Growth in church attendance

First published on: 14th May 2026

Church of England congregations saw their fifth year of growth in a row in 2025

Young people and church leaders gather to explore church vocations

First published on: 17th April 2026

The day was designed to celebrate the young leaders in our diocese, encourage the next generation, and equip those of us who disciple them.

Churches recognised in local community awards

First published on: 10th April 2026

Church projects in Whitstable and Canterbury pick up awards in inaugural ceremony

Diocese of Canterbury welcomes new Archbishop in special service

First published on: 2nd April 2026

A service of welcome was held at Canterbury Cathedral on 28 March

Archbishop Sarah Installed at Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 27th March 2026

The Most Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally was licensed as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury at Canterbury Cathedral

Archbishop Sarah welcomed to Canterbury

First published on: 23rd March 2026

The Archbishop of Canterbury’s six-day pilgrimage walk from St Paul’s Cathedral finished on Sunday 22 March with a warm welcome at Canterbury Cathedral.

Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

First published on: 21st March 2026

The Diocese of Canterbury is preparing for the Installation of the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally

Meningitis B outbreak

First published on: 19th March 2026

Canterbury meningococcal meningitis outbreak

Archbishop to walk 140km pilgrimage to Canterbury

First published on: 15th March 2026

It is the first time in modern history that an Archbishop of Canterbury has undertaken a pilgrimage of this nature in the lead-up to their Installation.