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Bishop Simon - A message to school leavers

Speaking directly students and their families Bishop Simon speaks to the difficult feelings that many will be feeling as they leave school.


Coronavirus - A letter from Bishop James

Following the announcement made by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York suspending all public worship, Bishop James has written to the Diocese offering further guidance and reflection.


Becoming 'a different church' - letter from the Archbishops

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling for Church of England churches to put public worship on hold and become a “different sort of church” in the coming months to face the challenge of coronavirus.


Gravesend gears up for growth

Gravesend gears up for growth


Roof Alarm Systems

 Theft of lead and other metals appears to be on the rise again


Child Friendly Church Award

St John's is the latest church to receive Child Friendly Church accreditation,


Warm welcome to Estonian visitors

Parishes played host to seven clergy from Estonia at the end of February as part of the Diocese's ecumenical link with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Estonia.


Care for God's Creation this Lent - A message from Bishop James

Bishop James has shared a message for the season of Lent calling for a focus on the environment.


New environmental Canon installed in Cathedral

Environmentalist, theologian and social activist, Dr Ruth Valerio, was installed as Canon Theologian at Rochester Cathedral on Sunday 23 February.


Changes to the Diocesan Safeguarding Team

There are some changes afoot in the Safeguarding Team. Janice Keen, retires at the end of December 2019, as Bishop's Adviser for Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults.

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