Report on Easter attendance shows encouraging return to church
Rochester Diocese is one of four dioceses that has contributed to a new national report exploring Easter day church-going attendance in 2022.
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Annual Report and Accounts for 2021 now available
We are delighted to be able to make available our Annual Report and Accounts for 2021
Diocesan Synod meets
Everyday faith, generous giving and the Annual Report and Accounts were just some of the items on the agenda at Diocesan Synod in June
Bishop reflects on the changes during The Queen's reign
Bishop Simon has given the address at a civic service of celebration in Rochester Cathedral for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Churches get set to celebrate the Jubilee
From church services and parties to beacon-lighting and tree planting, churches are ready to give thanks for Her Majesty's seventy years of service.
National Learnt Lessons Review published: William Scott Farrell
The National Safeguarding Team's independent lessons learnt review into the recruitment and appointment of William Scott Farrell, a previous Director of Music at Rochester Cathedral, has been published.
Diocesan Poverty and Hope Appeal 2022 launched
Today we have launched our Poverty and Hope Appeal 2022. Our annual invitation to tackle poverty around the world.
Service to license new Lay Ministers
Saturday 14 May, was a day of great rejoicing, as 14 new Lay Ministers were licensed at Rochester Cathedral by Bishop Simon.
Mobility Classes at St Mary Shortlands
The Mobility Group at St Mary Shortlands, is one way churches across the Diocese are being a loving presence in peoples sporting and wellbeing lives.
Pilates in the pews
With Sports Sunday taking place on 15 May, churches across the Diocese are exploring ways they can be a positive and encouraging presence in people's sporting lives.
