Confirmation 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.
St 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.
An update on the Revd Bob Weldon, Holy Trinity Benefice, Folkestone
A teddy bears’ picnic and a thanksgiving service helped mark 50 years of the Herne Toddler Group.
A 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.
Young 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.
Over £3,600 has been raised to support Growing Hope, offering free therapy for children and young people in Maidstone.
Jessica Taylor has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissary General (Deputy Judge) for the Diocese of Canterbury
Ordinations 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.
Join 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.
Bishop Rose joined 100 young people in our diocese to mark Pentecost in the Cathedral
Statement 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
This week we are shining a spotlight on our Generous Giving Team and all the fantastic work they do!
I warmly welcome the news of the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV.
St 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
Celebrating the 10th year of the prayer movement from 29 May - 8 June
Easter has been made accessible for all at Seasalter Christian Centre
Two vicars from our diocese are running the London Marathon 2025. We're bringing you their inspiring stories in the weeks before the event.
Have 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.
The Dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester are delighted to welcome three new colleagues who will support parishes to reduce their carbon emissions
Patrick and Debbie Ellisdon's new book sets out how to plan and run Ignite in your context
General Synod has agreed to record confirmations in statistics for mission thanks to motion from Canterbury
The Diocese of Canterbury is opening the doors on a pilot campaign to encourage visitors into church buildings.
18 pupils were confirmed by Bishop Rose
Parishes are invited to apply for conservation grants
Last year, churches in our diocese raised £1.8m through PGS
St Clement’s Church Sandwich was the host of the National Online Service
Our LGBTQIA+ chaplains were commissioned in Canterbury Cathedral
Sharon Copestake appointed as interim Archdeacon of Maidstone
