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Church of England releases new Christmas single

First published on: 30th November 2023

News of how our diocese can get involved in the new carol.

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New College of Honorary Canons of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral installed

First published on: 24th November 2023

A service was held in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral for the installation of Honorary Canons

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Over fifty candidates confirmed in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral

First published on: 24th November 2023

Bishop Rose led a confirmation service for candidates within our diocese

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Cathedral Schools Days 2023

First published on: 17th November 2023

A summary of the three day schools event in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral.

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New Finance Director Appointed

First published on: 15th November 2023

Natalia Olszewska has been appointed as the new Finance Director for the Diocese of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú

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Message from Bishop Rose on the war in Gaza

First published on: 10th November 2023

Reflections on the beatitudes and a call for war to cease

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A reflection on Black History Month

First published on: 10th November 2023

The theme of 2023’s Black History Month was ‘Saluting Our Sisters’.

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Bringing communities together with confirmations and baptisms

First published on: 9th November 2023

Last month saw a number of people confirmed and baptised from the Maidstone Deanery at St Martin’s Church.

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Continuing Christian connections in Germany

First published on: 13th October 2023

Reflections on the recent visit to Markgräflerland in Germany.

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Diocese of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú holds first COP event

First published on: 13th October 2023

The event looked at how the Diocese can be more environmentally conscious in its journey to net zero.

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St Faith's Centre holds official opening

First published on: 13th October 2023

The event offered a chance to thank those involved in the project.

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 Call to pray for an end to violence in the Holy Land

First published on: 9th October 2023

A message from Bishop Rose

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ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral Honorary Canons

First published on: 6th October 2023

New College of Honorary Canons of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral announced

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Deanery roadshows - October update

First published on: 6th October 2023

Thank you to everyone who has attended the roadshows, we'd love your feedback

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Anglican Refugee Support Lead appointed in Calais

First published on: 4th October 2023

Bradon Muilenberg has been appointed to work alongside refugees in Calais

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Encouragement from visit to link dioceses in Madagascar

First published on: 29th September 2023

Bishop Rose, Revd Carol Smith and Revd Andy Bawtree visited our link diocese in Madagascar

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Reliquary design unveiled to house England's earliest saint

First published on: 27th September 2023

The reliquary design was revealed at St Mary and St Eanswythe church in Folkestone.

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Readers licensed at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Cathedral

First published on: 25th September 2023

The annual Reader admissions service took place on Sunday 24 September.

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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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