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Diocese and Cathedral to mark Safeguarding Season

From Safeguarding Sunday on the 10 October to All Survivors' Day on 3 November, the Diocese and Rochester Cathedral will mark a Safeguarding Season to raise awareness of a number of safeguarding issues that have implications for everyone.  


New deacons and priests ordained

A nurse, a British Sign Language Interpreter, a flying enthusiast and a biochemist, were among the 23 men and women ordained as deacons and priests into the Diocese of Rochester on Saturday 25 September.


Anthony Glockling: New Safeguarding Adviser

New Safeguarding Adviser, Anthony Glockling introduces himself to the Diocese.


Ministry with Children, Young People and Families recognised

Over 70 people have gathered to celebrate and recognise voluntary and employed ministry among our Children, Young People and Families across the Diocese.


Statement on the Rev David Beater

A statement from Bishop Simon Burton-Jones on the sentencing of the Rev David Beater.


A thank you from Bishop James

Following his farewell celebrations, Bishop James shares a message of thanks with the Diocese


Emotional farewell as Bishop James retires

There was joy mixed with sadness as the Diocese said 'goodbye' and 'thank you' to Bishop James and Bridget at a service in Rochester Cathedral.


New chair of Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel appointed

Dr Liza Thompson has been appointed as the new Chair of the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Panel (DSAP).


Bishop James and Bridget to be bid farewell at Cathedral Service

Churches are invited to join a livestream of Bishop James' farewell service on Saturday 3 July.


Churches needed to help test new scheme to support giving

The Diocese is looking for a small number of parishes to join the Parish Giving Scheme (PGS) to help test it ahead of a wider role-out next year.

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