News & Newsletters
Sewing the Sower
A creative lockdown project has seen the creation of an amazing stitched embroidery reproduction of The Cathedral’s Parable of the Sower window. read more...
Archbishop of Canterbury supports groundbreaking project to reintroduce iconic bird linked to St Thomas Becket
Today, on the anniversary of Thomas Becket’s murder in Canterbury Cathedral, the present day Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby, lent his support to a groundbreaking conservation project to bring back the iconic bird linked to his most famous predecessor. read more...
Commendation for Cathedral Visitor Centre
We’re delighted that the Cathedral’s Visitor Centre has been awarded a Commendation for its interior design at this year’s Canterbury Society Design Awards https://bit.ly/3FoOxTj. read more...
New Assistant Director of Music appointed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jamie Rogers as our new Assistant Director of Music at Canterbury Cathedral. Jamie is currently Assistant Director of Music at Marylebone Parish Church, London; an established jazz pianist, he is also Head of Jazz Studies at Queen Mary’s University, London. read more...
Canon Emma contributes to BRF’S Book of 365 Bible Reflections
Congratulations to Canon Emma Pennington, Archbishop Justin Welby and members of the Diocese who have contributed to BRF’S Book of 365 Bible Reflections. The bible is at the heart of BRF’s work, and this special anniversary collection is a celebration of the Bible for BRF’s centenary year. read more...
Allchurches Trust grant given to inaugural Choral Scholars
For the first time in its 1,400 year history, Canterbury Cathedral has welcomed Choral Scholars to its community. Allchurches Trust has generously given a grant towards this exciting addition to the musical life of the Cathedral. read more...
Canterbury Cathedral ranked in the Top 25 of Europe’s Best 100 Cathedrals
Simon Jenkins, best-selling chronicler of architectural history, has placed Canterbury Cathedral amongst the top 25 European cathedrals in his new book, Europe’s Best 100 Cathedrals, published by Viking on 4 November. 15 British cathedrals make the list, ranging from Kirkwall in Orkney to St David’s, Wales. read more...
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...