Latest News from our diocese.
Latest News
St Faith's Centre opens in Maidstone
First published on: 4th August 2023A brand new church and community centre in the Springfield and Ringlestone area of Maidstone.
Baptisms in the English Romani community
First published on: 28th July 2023News of two baptisms in our Diocese from the English Romani community.
Year 2 infant school leavers fill the Cathedral
First published on: 10th July 2023The Cathedral opened its doors to Year 2 leavers
Three Bold Outcomes agreed for 2030
First published on: 7th July 2023Diocesan Synod has adopted a ‘third bold outcome’ of ‘Every parish, benefice and deanery showing signs of revitalisation’.
Welcoming our new ordinands
First published on: 1st July 2023Six deacons and four priests were ordained on Saturday.
Refugee Week in our diocese
First published on: 7th July 2023Our diocese held a number of events from 20-27 June to mark Refugee Week.Â
Church Commissioners invest £1m in our diocese mission
First published on: 4th July 2023News on how funding from the Church Commissioners will be put to good use within the Diocese.
Bishop Rose responds to local and global challenges in hard-hitting interview
First published on: 28th June 2023The Bishop of Dover, Revd Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin opened up to BBC HARDtalk about the issues that affect her in our Diocese of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, the Church of England and the global Anglican Communion.
Three Cheers to our Windrush Pioneers’
First published on: 22nd June 2023The 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 2023Candles 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 2023Holy 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 2023New safeguarding data from a three-year period has been published by the Church of England today
Free symposium offers encounters with the sacred
First published on: 13th February 2023ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú historians, archaeologists, artists, theologians and scientists as they discuss what it means to work with the sacred in today's world.
Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward after Synod
First published on: 9th February 2023General Synod has welcomed proposals which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.
New youth worship event launched
First published on: 3rd February 2023Over 150 young people, along with their youth leaders, attended the first FUSE worship event in January - a joint initiative organised by Rochester and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú dioceses.
Designers sought to create 'home' for remains of England's earliest saint
First published on: 1st February 2023Artists & designers sought to create 'home' for remains of England's earliest verified saint
Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing
First published on: 20th January 2023For same-sex couples
Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples
First published on: 20th January 2023Living in Love and Faith proposals
Bishop Rose's Christmas message
First published on: 19th December 2022May we know ourselves strengthened by the grace of God.
Pupils return to Cathedral after 3 years
First published on: 15th November 2022Three cheers for the return of Cathedral Schools Days
Church responds to IICSA
First published on: 20th October 2022The report covers 15 different investigation strands
New Dean of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Announced
First published on: 11th October 2022Meet David Monteith
Safeguarding review published
First published on: 5th October 2022Read about the Past Cases Review 2
Queen left a "permanent imprint on world history"
First published on: 15th September 2022Bishop Rose and Dean Jane send condolences to King Charles III
"Our national family mourns"
First published on: 8th September 2022Bishop Rose pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen
Free evening entry to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral Precincts
First published on: 5th August 2022For the first time since the Coronavirus pandemic, ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral will resume free evening entry to its Precincts grounds.
Church's fairy trail shares the story of God's love
First published on: 5th August 2022Reverend Adam Denley and his team at Folkestone, St John have put together a brand new experience for children and families.
This is Lambeth Calling!
First published on: 19th July 202215th Lambeth Conference to take place in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú (26 July - 8 August 2022)
Welcoming our #NewRevs!
First published on: 4th July 2022New clergy in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, Sittingbourne, Ramsgate, Maidstone, Ashford, Dover, Faversham, Whitstable and Tenterden
