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Diocese of Canterbury holds first COP event

First published on: 13th October 2023

The event looked at how the Diocese can be more environmentally conscious in its journey to net zero.

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St Faith's Centre holds official opening

First published on: 13th October 2023

The event offered a chance to thank those involved in the project.

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 Call to pray for an end to violence in the Holy Land

First published on: 9th October 2023

A message from Bishop Rose

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ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îlHonorary Canons

First published on: 6th October 2023

New College of Honorary Canons of ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îlannounced

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Deanery roadshows - October update

First published on: 6th October 2023

Thank you to everyone who has attended the roadshows, we'd love your feedback

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Anglican Refugee Support Lead appointed in Calais

First published on: 4th October 2023

Bradon Muilenberg has been appointed to work alongside refugees in Calais

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Encouragement from visit to link dioceses in Madagascar

First published on: 29th September 2023

Bishop Rose, Revd Carol Smith and Revd Andy Bawtree visited our link diocese in Madagascar

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Reliquary design unveiled to house England's earliest saint

First published on: 27th September 2023

The reliquary design was revealed at St Mary and St Eanswythe church in Folkestone.

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Readers licensed at Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 25th September 2023

The annual Reader admissions service took place on Sunday 24 September.

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Black History Month in our Diocese

First published on: 25th September 2023

There are a number of events and resources available.

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Tributes paid to parishioner who helped identify fallen RAF pilot

First published on: 21st September 2023

A plaque was unveiled to honour the life of Jean Liddicoat.

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Deanery Roadshows – thank you and future dates

First published on: 15th September 2023

Join us for the deanery roadshows to find out about our growth strategy for 2030

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Folkestone church to unveil reliquary as part of St Eanswythe Day celebrations

First published on: 8th September 2023

St Mary and St Eanswythe church plan to celebrate with events across three days.

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Readers to be licensed at Canterbury Cathedral

First published on: 1st September 2023

Introducing readers to be licensed at ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îlin September 2023.

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Season of Creation begins

First published on: 1st September 2023

Diocesan Secretary ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îl church leaders at opening service

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Retirement of Diocesan Secretary Stephen Taylor

First published on: 25th August 2023

The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îl Taylor has announced his intention to retire after twelve years of serving in our diocese.

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New Lead Officer for Children and Young People’s Ministry

First published on: 11th August 2023

Jen Tobin will join the children and young people's team in September 2023

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St Faith's Centre opens in Maidstone

First published on: 4th August 2023

A brand new church and community centre in the Springfield and Ringlestone area of Maidstone.

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Baptisms in the English Romani community

First published on: 28th July 2023

News of two baptisms in our Diocese from the English Romani community.

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Year 2 infant school leavers fill the Cathedral

First published on: 10th July 2023

The Cathedral opened its doors to Year 2 leavers

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Three Bold Outcomes agreed for 2030

First published on: 7th July 2023

Diocesan Synod has adopted a ‘third bold outcome’ of ‘Every parish, benefice and deanery showing signs of revitalisation’.

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Refugee Week in our diocese

First published on: 7th July 2023

Our diocese held a number of events from 20-27 June to mark Refugee Week. 

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Church Commissioners invest £1m in our diocese mission

First published on: 4th July 2023

News on how funding from the Church Commissioners will be put to good use within the Diocese.

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Welcoming our new ordinands

First published on: 1st July 2023

Six deacons and four priests were ordained on Saturday.

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Bishop Rose responds to local and global challenges in hard-hitting interview

First published on: 28th June 2023

The Bishop of Dover, Revd Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin opened up to BBC HARDtalk about the issues that affect her in our Diocese of Canterbury, the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion.


Three Cheers to our Windrush Pioneers’

First published on: 22nd June 2023

The Bishop of Dover, The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin is encouraging the nation to reconsider our perception of the Windrush Generation, reframing them as the Windrush Pioneers.


Bishop Rose plays a key role in the Coronation

First published on: 12th May 2023

“I was excited, surprised and deeply honoured to have been a part of this historic once in a life-time moment."


Churches mark anniversary of Ukraine invasion

First published on: 23rd February 2023

Candles will be lit and services, prayer vigils and other events will take place across the country in churches to mark the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.


Shaping a world that's home to everyone

First published on: 22nd February 2023

Holy Trinity & St John's Church of England Primary School in Margate host the world premiere of a brand new short film from Aardman Animations...


Safeguarding data published

First published on: 21st February 2023

New safeguarding data from a three-year period has been published by the Church of England today

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