News & Newsletters
20th Anniversary Commemorations of 9/11 Attacks
On Saturday 11 September 2021, as the world marks the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Canterbury Cathedral – Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and seat of the Archbishop of Canterbury – will commemorate the tragedy with prayers, services, an Act of Remembrance, and the tolling of Bell Harry at the moment the read more...
Jo Kelly-Moore announced as next Dean of St Albans
The Archdeacon of Canterbury, The Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore, has been named today as the next Dean of St Albans, successor to the Very Revd Jeffrey John. Jo has been Archdeacon of Canterbury and a Residentiary Canon of Canterbury Cathedral since January 2017. read more...
Help to guide and support the Cathedral – Non-Executive Chapter Members wanted
After an extensive review of the governance of cathedrals, Canterbury Cathedral will become a full charity in early 2022 (under the Cathedral’s Measure 2021). This will require some changes to its governance and operational management, one of the first being an increase to the number of non-exec members in Chapter. read more...
Study suggests Cathedral’s Ancestor windows among oldest in Europe
A group of windows from Canterbury Cathedral may be the earliest extant stained glass windows in England, according to a team of scientists from UCL and conservators from Canterbury Cathedral. read more...
New Director of Music announced
Following Dr David Flood’s retirement as Organist & Master of the Choristers in December 2020, we have been seeking a Director of Music for the Cathedral. read more...
Refugee webinar seeks to change the conversation
The Bishop of Dover will host a discussion panel with special guest Lord Dubs as part of a webinar jointly organised by Canterbury Cathedral and the Diocese of Canterbury to mark Refugee Week. read more...
Our new Online Learning Resources are here!
Canterbury Cathedral is proud to announce the release of our brand new Online Learning Resources! These pages offer curriculum-linked, interactive resources and activities for learning in the classroom. read more...
Lambeth Award recognises Caroline’s exceptional contribution to the Church and society
Canterbury Cathedral Chapter member, Caroline Spencer, has been awarded The Canterbury Cross for Services to the Church of England in this year’s international Lambeth Awards, in recognition of her exceptional service to Canterbury Diocese and the wider Church of England for over 36 years. read more...
Over 6 million views and counting for Canterbury Cathedral’s online worship
The Cathedral’s online worship videos have amassed over 6 million views on YouTube and social media since they first began to be uploaded at the start of UK lockdown in March 2020. read more...
Edmund de Waal’s work installed in Cathedral for Passover and Holy Week
One of Edmund de Waal’s most celebrated works, sukkah, which he originally created for the Canton Scuola synagogue in the Jewish Ghetto in Venice as part of psalm, will be installed in Canterbury Cathedral for Passover and Holy Week. read more...
New book explores Canterbury Cathedral’s treasures
A new book will give readers the chance to get up close to some of Canterbury Cathedral’s most significant and treasured objects. Edited by the Cathedral’s Collections Manager, Dr. Sarah Turner, with photographs by Adrian Smith, “Treasures at Canterbury Cathedral” published by Scala, showcases unique items that help to tell the Cathedral’s fascinating history. read more...