News & Newsletters
We are sad to announce the death of Dean John Simpson who was Dean of Canterbury from 1986 to 2000 and before that Archdeacon of Canterbury from 1981. He died at his home in Folkestone this morning, aged 85. read more...
A Prayer for Sri Lanka
We would like to share this prayer from The Venerable Jo Kelly-Moore, Archdeacon of Canterbury, in response to yesterday’s distressing events in Sri Lanka. A Prayer for Sri Lanka God of resurrection life we pray for the people of Sri Lanka. read more...
A Prayer for Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Today we pray for the city of Paris after the devastating fire at Notre-Dame. The Very Revd Dr. Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury, said “Our hearts and minds are with the people of Paris and the whole of France in light of the unimaginably tragic fire at Cathédrale Notre-Dame De Paris. read more...
Safeguarding at Canterbury Cathedral
The Church of England has commissioned an independent audit of cathedral arrangements for keeping people safe from harm and abuse. These mandatory audits follow those carried out at diocesan level over the last two years. Canterbury Cathedral was pleased to volunteer as first among all the cathedrals in England and Wales to be audited. read more...
Viridor Credits awards grant to Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral has been awarded a major grant by Viridor Credits in order to carry out essential repair work to the South Quire Tribune roof and Quire gutters. read more...
A prayer for peace for Aotearoa New Zealand
Today we stand with and pray for the people of Aotearoa-New Zealand, especially for those who have died in the recent attacks. We pray for, and commit ourselves afresh, to peace and understanding between all the peoples of God’s world. read more...
International Women’s Day 2019
To coincide with International Women’s Day 2019 we asked four women who work at the Cathedral to identify a woman from its history who inspires them within their role. Jo Kelly-Moore is the Archdeacon of Canterbury Cathedral. She is one of the Cathedral clergy and is actively involved in its daily life. read more...
Cathedral Constable Attestation
On Tuesday 19 February, a further four Close Constables were sworn in as Cathedral Constables at Canterbury Magistrates Court by Mrs Karen Dibble, Chair of the Bench of East Kent Magistrates. Chris Livett, David Palmer, David Keningale and Ryan Bullows join Jim Morley and Helen Hayford-Joyner as Attested Constables. read more...
Shield Secrets to be Revealed
One of Canterbury Cathedral’s most treasured historical items has had a taste of modern medicine. The 14th Century Black Prince’s Shield has been subject to a CT scan at Kent and Canterbury Hospital to help experts decide whether it was purely ceremonial or if it was made for battle. read more...
Stone Cross to commemorate Armenian Massacre
A two metre tall half tonne stone cross, hewn out of volcanic stone from Armenia, has been given on long term loan to the Cathedral to commemorate the Armenian massacre of 1914-1923. read more...
Statue of George Bell
A statue of George Bell, a former Dean of Canterbury and later Bishop of Chichester, is to be completed and installed at Canterbury Cathedral. Bishop Bell was Dean between 1924 and 1929 and during that time founded The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral who celebrated their 90th anniversary in 2017. read more...