News - Diocese of Rochester

Bishop thanks local NHS staff for going 'towards the danger' during pandemic

Bishop Simon has paid tribute to the bravery of local NHS staff at a special thanksgiving service held at St Augustine's Church, Gillingham

First in-person Diocesan Synod since start of pandemic

Diocesan Synod met at St John's Church, Meopham on Saturday 13 November. It was the first in-person gathering of the Synod since the start of the pandemic

Gillingham vicar announced as next Bishop of Loughborough

The Reverend Saju Muthalaly, vicar of St Mark's and St Mary's Island Gillingham, is to be the next Suffragan Bishop of Loughborough, in the Diocese of Leicester.

New Archdeacon of Tonbridge announced

Bishop Simon has announced the Rev Sharon Copestake as the next Archdeacon of Tonbridge.

Stand up against gender-based violence

On 25 November we will be marking White Ribbon Day. Find out how you can support this day to end male violence against women.

Sad news regarding the Reverend Ade Lawal

We are very sorry to have to share with you the sad news of the death of the Reverend Ade Lawal.

Umbrellas in church mark baby loss awareness week.

St Margaret's Church in Kent has turned its ancient church roof space into a memorial to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

General Synod members elected

The Diocese of Rochester is pleased to announce its new General Synod representatives for the 2021-2026 term.

LOUDfence shows solidarity with victims of sexual abuse

A visual installation using ribbons and messages tied to railings around Rochester Cathedral has been launched to show solidarity with those affected by child sexual abuse during a joint Safeguarding Season.

Document published to help identify the next Bishop of Rochester

The Diocese has published details of what is needed in the next Bishop of Rochester. Called a Statement of Needs, it follows an extensive process of engagement across the Diocese.