News - Diocese of Rochester

Communities are invited to discover more about their local heritage as churches take part in this year’s Heritage Open Days in September.

It was a weekend full of joy and emotion as 18 men and women were ordained as deacon or priest into the Diocese.

We have been shocked to learn of the sudden death of the Bishop of Mpwapwa, the Rt Rev George Chiteto.

An entrepreneur, animal scientist, and British Sign Language interpreter are among those being ordained in Rochester Cathedral in September

The first Celebration Service of Rochester’s Companion Overseas links to be held for three years, has taken place.

In light of increasing reports of lead theft the Diocese has issued helpful guidance to churches to help reduce the risk of theft.

Church School Celebration Days have been held again in Rochester Cathedral and Bromley Parish Church for the first time since before the pandemic.

Rochester Diocese is one of four dioceses that has contributed to a new national report exploring Easter day church-going attendance in 2022.

We are delighted to be able to make available our Annual Report and Accounts for 2021

Everyday faith, generous giving and the Annual Report and Accounts were just some of the items on the agenda at Diocesan Synod in June