News & Newsletters
Farewell to the Bishop of Dover
This weekend we say farewell to The Rt Revd Trevor Willmott, Bishop of Dover, who is retiring after nine years in the Diocese. Bishop Trevor joined the Diocese as the Bishop of Dover in February 2010 and since 2014 has taken on additional responsibilities for the Channel Islands. read more...
Canterbury Mosque’s Message of Solidarity at the Cathedral
The Imam of Canterbury Mosque and members of the city’s Islamic community made an impromptu visit of solidarity to the Cathedral during a service on Sunday 28 April. Imam Ihsan Khan brought flowers and a card offering good wishes after terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka on Easter Day. read more...
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...