Latest News - Diocese of ��

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 ��, 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

Free symposium offers encounters with the sacred

First published on: 13th February 2023

�� 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 2023

General 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 2023

Over 150 young people, along with their youth leaders, attended the first FUSE worship event in January - a joint initiative organised by Rochester and �� dioceses.

Designers sought to create 'home' for remains of England's earliest saint

First published on: 1st February 2023

Artists & 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 2023

For same-sex couples

Bishops propose prayers for God's blessing for same-sex couples

First published on: 20th January 2023

Living in Love and Faith proposals

Bishop Rose's Christmas message

First published on: 19th December 2022

May we know ourselves strengthened by the grace of God.

Pupils return to Cathedral after 3 years

First published on: 15th November 2022

Three cheers for the return of Cathedral Schools Days

Church responds to IICSA

First published on: 20th October 2022

The report covers 15 different investigation strands

New Dean of �� Announced

First published on: 11th October 2022

Meet David Monteith

Safeguarding review published

First published on: 5th October 2022

Read about the Past Cases Review 2

Queen left a "permanent imprint on world history"

First published on: 15th September 2022

Bishop Rose and Dean Jane send condolences to King Charles III

"Our national family mourns"

First published on: 8th September 2022

Bishop Rose pays tribute to Her Majesty The Queen

Free evening entry to �� Cathedral Precincts

First published on: 5th August 2022

For the first time since the Coronavirus pandemic, �� 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 2022

Reverend 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 2022

15th Lambeth Conference to take place in �� (26 July - 8 August 2022)

Welcoming our #NewRevs!

First published on: 4th July 2022

New clergy in ��, Sittingbourne, Ramsgate, Maidstone, Ashford, Dover, Faversham, Whitstable and Tenterden

Bishops of Maidstone, Ebbsfleet and Oswestry

First published on: 30th June 2022

A series of changes have been announced to the names of bishops who offer extended episcopal care to parishes that cannot accept the priestly or episcopal ministry of women.