News & Newsletters
A prayer for peace for Aotearoa New Zealand
Published on 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
Published on 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
Published on 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
Published on 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
Published on 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
Published on 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...
Blessing for new Prayer Station
Published on A new prayer station including an icon which depicts Jesus washing Peter’s feet has been installed and blessed in the Cathedral Crypt. read more...
Towards an Equal Sky: The Next 100 years
Published on Following the Cathedral’s Epiphany Carol Service members of the Congregation were invited to hear a special panel discussion ‘Towards an Equal Sky: The Next 100 years’ chaired by The Very Reverend Dr Robert Willis, Dean of Canterbury, and featuring a panel of respected artists and activists. read more...
Christmas Day at Canterbury
Published on Preaching to a packed congregation at the Cathedral, the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby spoke of the transforming impact of Jesus Christ, God’s word and language of love, able to change every person and every situation. read more...
New canon appointment for Cathedral
Published on Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of the Reverend Dr Emma Pennington as the Cathedral’s Canon Missioner and she is due to to be installed by the Archbishop of Canterbury in March. read more...
Canterbury welcomes St Nicholas
Published on St Nicholas came to Canterbury today (Saturday 8 December 2018) and once again the city welcomed him with a noisy and joyful parade! With the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Justin Welby and Bishop of Dover, the Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, the parade made its way through city streets and busy Christmas shoppers took read more...