Latest news from our diocese.
Latest News
Churches recognised in local community awards
First published on: 10th April 2026Church projects in Whitstable and Canterbury pick up awards in inaugural ceremony
鶹 welcomes new Archbishop in special service
First published on: 2nd April 2026A service of welcome was held at Canterbury Cathedral on 28 March
Archbishop Sarah Installed at Canterbury Cathedral
First published on: 27th March 2026The 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 2026The 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 2026The 鶹 is preparing for the Installation of the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally
Meningitis B outbreak
First published on: 19th March 2026Canterbury meningococcal meningitis outbreak
Archbishop to walk 140km pilgrimage to Canterbury
First published on: 15th March 2026It 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.
Inviting visitors into your church this Easter
First published on: 13th March 2026Churches across our diocese are finding practical ways to welcome visitors
From coffee morning to worshipping community
First published on: 19th February 2026Weekly community coffee morning in Woodchurch brings together over 40 local residents.
A new Archbishop and Bishop of Canterbury
First published on: 28th January 2026Sarah Mullally becomes Archbishop of Canterbury at Confirmation of Election
Energy footprint tool launches
First published on: 20th January 2026Churches in the 鶹 are invited to take a simple step towards a sustainable future
Bishop Rose's Christmas message
First published on: 25th December 2025As we prepare to celebrate Christmas 2025, we are rightly reminded that the true gift from God in this season comes as light, love, joy and peace.
Church of England launches ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign
First published on: 5th December 2025The Church's biggest-ever Christmas campaign is expected to reach millions.
Eco Conference 2025 'Celebrating Creation Care'
First published on: 20th November 2025The dioceses of Canterbury and Rochester celebrate the success of our first joint Eco Conference.
A Prayer for Jamaica
First published on: 31st October 2025Bishop Rose shares a prayer for Jamaica.
Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
First published on: 27th October 2025The service will take place at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March 2026, the Feast of the Annunciation.
Estella Last named Archdeacon of Maidstone
First published on: 15th October 2025The 鶹 is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Canon Estella Last as the next Archdeacon of Maidstone.
Welcome to Bishop Sarah from 鶹 Secretary
First published on: 8th October 2025On Friday 3 October, the 鶹 marked an historic moment as Bishop Sarah Mullally, the Bishop of London, was confirmed as having accepted the invitation to become the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
106th Archbishop of Canterbury announced
First published on: 3rd October 2025Bishop Sarah Mullally announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.
Sea Baptisms
First published on: 2nd October 2025This summer, our diocese has witnessed a moving celebration of faith as some of our coastal communities came together for sea baptisms.
Welcoming our new Readers
First published on: 17th September 2025On Sunday 28 September 2025, we licensed new Readers and welcomed them to this ministry in our diocese.
Bishop Rose appointed Chair of Churches’ Refugee Network (CRN)
First published on: 17th September 2025Bishop Rose says "the challenges being faced across Britain and Ireland are urgent".
Three things
First published on: 11th September 2025Bishop Rose asks 'If you could only do three things in the coming season, what would they be?'
A Call to Peace, Compassion, and Unity
First published on: 11th September 2025Bishop Rose's message ahead of Central London ‘Free speech’ Rally on Saturday 13 September
Her Late Royal Highness Katharine, Duchess of Kent
First published on: 5th September 2025The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92
APCS Data Breach
First published on: 28th August 2025Data breach has occurred involving data processed by Access Personal Checking Services (APCS) Ltd
A message from the Church of England about Redress Scheme data breach
First published on: 27th August 2025The data breach involved the independent Redress Scheme administered by Kennedys Law LLP.
“Gobsmacked” congregation celebrates emotional church reopening
First published on: 20th August 2025St Mildred’s Church in Tenterden reopened its doors on Sunday after months of being closed, with worshippers left “gobsmacked” by the transformation.
Wool, Wonder, and the Word
First published on: 30th July 2025The Knitted Bible Exhibition Comes to Sturry
Gold Eco Church Award for St Mary the Virgin, Smeeth
First published on: 18th July 2025Stour Downs Parish celebrates creation care milestone
