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Black History Month in our Diocese

First published on: 25th September 2023

There are a number of events and resources ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú.

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Tributes paid to parishioner who helped identify fallen ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú 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

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú 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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral

First published on: 1st September 2023

Introducing readers to be licensed at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral in September 2023.

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Season of Creation begins

First published on: 1st September 2023

Diocesan Secretary among global church leaders at opening service

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Retirement of Diocesan Secretary Stephen Taylor

First published on: 25th August 2023

The Venerable Stephen 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.

Discipleship Year 2022

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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, 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

ÍÃ×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 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 ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú 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

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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

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