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Welcome to ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ is the oldest diocese in England, stretching from Maidstone to Thanet, the Isle of Sheppey to the Romney Marsh. We have 350 miles of coastline with historic ports and seaside resorts, alongside rural communities, market towns and commuter-belt urban developments. Affluent areas often sit alongside pockets of major deprivation, offering an exciting and challenging mission context. 

At the heart of all we do is a vision of transformation for ourselves and our communities: no one can encounter God and remain unchanged. In the Diocese of Canterbury, we want to increasingly become a Christian community transformed through encounter with Christ, growing and overflowing to transform and bless the families, homes and communities we serve: Changed Lives, Changing Lives. 

Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Bishop of Dover

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin
Bishop of Dover

The Rt Revd Sarah Mullally
The Archbishop of Canterbury Designate

News

A Prayer for Jamaica

Bishop Rose shares a prayer for Jamaica.

Installation of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

The service will take place at Canterbury Cathedral on Wednesday 25 March 2026, the Feast of the Annunciation.

Estella Last named Archdeacon of Maidstone

The Diocese of Canterbury is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev’d Canon Estella Last as the next Archdeacon of Maidstone.

Today's Prayer

Each day we pray for members of our diocese. Below you can find details of who we are praying for today, which we invite you to use in your own prayers.

Join us in prayer for Westgate-on-Sea: St Saviour

Clergy: Jef Foulger

Anglican Communion:
All Saints’ Day
The Diocese of Popondota – The Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea

Vacancies

Lead Chaplain

The Living Well, Nonington

Rector (0.5 + House)

Holy Trinity, Ramsgate

Music Director

St Andrew's, Broadstairs

Generous Giving Manager

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Rector

Holy Trinity Broadstairs
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