Resignation of Archbishop Justin
First published on: 12th November 2024Justin Welby has announced his resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury
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Archdeacon Andrew Sewell announces his intention to retire in January 2025
First published on: 7th November 2024There will be an opportunity for the Diocese to say farewell to Andrew and his wife Jools at Evensong in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îlin the new year.
Clergy Conference 'Together in Prayer'
First published on: 25th October 2024Clergy from our diocese gathered ‘Together in Prayer’ at a conference of the same name at the beginning of October.
The passing of Dean Robert Willis
First published on: 23rd October 2024A message from Bishop Rose
The Archbishop of Canterbury warns against legalising assisted suicide
First published on: 18th October 2024Read the Archbishop's statement on assisted suicide
Rural church celebrates Silver Eco Church award
First published on: 20th September 2024St Peter & St Paul, Temple Ewell has recently received a silver Eco Church award.
Parish support update
First published on: 16th August 2024A message from Diocesan Secretary Iain Blythe
Deanery Roadshows 2024
First published on: 15th August 2024Invitation to our series of roadshows
Historic Christmas market to return to ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îlPrecincts
First published on: 9th August 2024Christmas markets to return to ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îlPrecincts
Statement on recent unrest
First published on: 8th August 2024Statement From Bishop Rose and Archbishop Justin on the recent unrest in the United Kingdom
Creating spaces where it’s okay not to be okay
First published on: 30th July 2024We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the dioceses to take part in the Renew Wellbeing pilot in the Church of England.
Statement regarding serious safeguarding allegations
First published on: 16th July 2024A safeguarding statement issued jointly from ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îland the Diocese of Canterbury
Raise money for your church and the churches of Kent
First published on: 12th July 2024Ride+Stride, 14 September
Former wrestler included in those ordained for ministry in Canterbury Cathedral
First published on: 5th July 2024A former wrestler, army officer, youth worker, and teacher were just some of the people ordained for ministry in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îllast weekend.
Bumper crop to be ordained
First published on: 20th June 202420 deacons and six priests will be ordained at ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îlon 29 June.
Our Home: Refugee Week 2024
First published on: 10th June 2024A summary of the theme and events for refugee week
General election 2024: invitation to pray for the nation
First published on: 22nd May 2024Archbishops call for respect and kindness in heat of debate
Serving Our Communities - looking out for opportunities
First published on: 3rd May 2024As part of reaching out to serve our community, St. Francis Church (Ashford Town Parish) worked in partnership with Ashford Borough Council, to host the ‘Eat Well, Spend Less Roadshow’. Â
£3m funding for church growth in Margate and Maidstone
First published on: 16th April 2024The Church of England has granted £3.2 million for a programme of church planting and revitalisation over five years in Margate and Maidstone
New appointment marks fresh start for resourcing church
First published on: 9th February 2024Margate church welcomes new Priest Reverend Mark Nelson
Thank you to Peter Wyllie as he steps down as Chair
First published on: 18th January 2024After three years as the Chair of the Diocesan Board of Finance, Peter Wyllie has decided to step back.
Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples
First published on: 20th January 2023Living in Love and Faith proposals
Inspiring Everyday Faith
First published on: 24th January 2020Diocesan Synod in Open Session<br /> <br /> <br /> Inspiring Everyday Faith – Diocesan Synod in Open Session<br /> Saturday 7 March 2020 from 9am to 12.30pm<br /> John Wallis Academy, Ashford<br /> <br /> Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin will be addressing synod for the first time and our
Saying Yes to Life
First published on: 24th January 2020An evening with Ruth Valerio<br /> <br /> Join us at St Paul’s Church in Canterbury on Monday 24 February from 7.30pm for a talk by Ruth Valerio about her Lent book ‘Saying yes to life’, which is the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Lent book for this year.<br />
Hugh Nelson named as next Bishop of St Germans
First published on: 20th January 2020Hugh is currently the parish priest of St Mary’s, Goudhurst and Christ Church, Kilndown (known as GK Church), in ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îl. <br /> <br /> Downing Street has announced that the next Bishop of St Germans is to be the Revd Hugh Nelson. Hugh is currentl
Response to Peter Ball Documentary
First published on: 16th January 2020<br /> <br /> The programme is upsetting but important viewing for all who want to make the Church safer.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The two-part documentary is available to watch online here.<br /> <br /> The national church has issued the following response from Bishop Peter H
A prayer for Haiti
First published on: 10th January 2020Pray for the nation on the 10th anniversary of the earthquake<br /> <br /> Wherever you will be this Sunday (12 January), the Bishop of Dover, the Rt Revd Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin asks you to join her in prayer to mark the 10th anniversary of Haiti’s devastatin
MBE for Bishop Rose
First published on: 27th December 2019Bishop Rose has been made an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours list for 2020. <br /> <br /> The Rt Revd Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover, has been made an MBE in the Queen's New Year's Honours list for 2020.<br /> <br /> The citation states: "Everywhere she
Bishop Rose urges people of Kent to seek unity
First published on: 30th November 2019Giving her first sermon as Bishop of Dover, The Rt Revd Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin urged people to refuse to be divided, instead focusing on their common humanity.<br /> <br /> Speaking at her installation at Canterbury Cathedral, she said: "Let us think what it
Pledge to support White Ribbon campaign
First published on: 29th November 2019ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½Ò•îl pledges support to global campaign<br /> <br /> <br /> The Archdeacon of Canterbury, The Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore, joined the Bishop of Tonbridge, the Rt Rev Simon Burton-Jones, in Chatham to pledge support to the White Ribbon campaign.<br /> <br /> White