Spire turns teal to raise awareness of overlooked women's health condition
/Spire to turn teal to raise awareness of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
Read More11 April 2021 - Sermon in memoriam of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
/A sermon by Canon Gordon Giles on the 2nd Sunday of Easter
Read MoreRescheduled - Aled Jones at Rochester Cathedral 2021
/The Aled Jones concert scheduled for later this year will now take place in 2022. All tickets remain valid.
Read MoreMemorial Service for his Late Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
/Updated 12 April 2021 Details of services and memorials for his Late Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh at Rochester Cathedral
Read MoreA message from the Dean and Bishop of Rochester
/A message from the Dean and the Bishop of Rochester following the sad passing of His Late Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
Read MorePublic art on display outside Rochester Cathedral
/Medway Council have commissioned five statues illustrating the important coronavirus (Covid-19) messages. Two of these statues are on display just outside the Cathedral by the War Memorial.
Read MoreVacancy: Office Administrator - Friends of Rochester Cathedral Deadline - Monday 19th April
/Looking for a local part time job and have enthusiasm and experience of running a small office? Then this is a rare opportunity to join the Friends of Rochester Cathedral to provide a range of administrative support to the Treasurer and Chair.
Read MoreNational Day of Reflection marked at Rochester Cathedral
/We look back on the last year at Rochester Cathedral
Read MoreRibbons for remembrance
/We are encouraging people to mark National Reflection Day on March 23rd by tying a single ribbon on the railings outside the Cathedral or on the historic Catalpa tree. The ribbons are an act of remembrance and a sign of hope. The ribbons will be added to and remain in place until Pentecost.
Read MoreEaster and Holy Week at Rochester Cathedral
/Update 29th March Details of our Holy Week and Easter Services this April at Rochester Cathedral
Read MoreMedieval wall mural reveals its secrets
/The history of medieval women at Rochester Cathedral begins to become clearer. Research into a medieval wall painting suggests it might be a unique survival from the 13th or 14th century.
Read MoreKent landmarks to turn red for Encephalitis awareness
/Rochester Cathedral joins Canterbury’s Westgate Towers, Herne Bay Clock Tower and other locations worldwide in turning red on the evening of Monday, February 22, to help “shine a light” on a devastating brain condition.
Read MoreCathedral Closure March 2021
/Update March 2021 Due to the recent government announcement, Rochester Cathedral will be closed to visitors and worshippers until further notice. No services will be open for in-person worshippers. Three services a week will be livestreamed on our website and Facebook.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral Crypt used as a testing centre
/Testing centre closing 31st March Rochester Cathedral’s Crypt is now a community testing centre for people without symptoms as part of Medway’s fight against coronavirus. In this short video, the Very Rev’d Dr Philip Hesketh, Dean of Rochester speaks about Christmas and the Cathedral’s additional new role.
Read MoreThe reopening of our Cathedral
/After 3 months lockdown, we are delighted to announce that the Cathedral reopened its doors today for private prayer and to light a candle.
Read MoreHoly week and Easter
/Dates and times for services announced for the highlight of the Christian calendar.
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