With our current Bishop, the Rt Rev James Langstaff, retiring in July 2021, the search to find the next Bishop of Rochester has begun. The Diocese wants to know what matters to you, your church, and your local area, as this will help identify the qualities needed in the next Bishop and the issues and concerns that should be their top priority.
Read MorePhotos, videos and drone footage of the Rochester Cathedral spire. It was fitted with full-colour LED lighting in early 2020 to acknowledge, commemorate and celebrate national and international events and causes throughout the year.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral Trust have raised £15,000 through an online art auction.
Read MoreChristians have prayed here at Rochester Cathedral since 604AD. If you would like your prayers to join with the Cathedral prayer team and to pray for a specific need for you, please leave your prayer request here and be assured of our joining with you in prayer.
Read MoreA message from Dean Hesketh on the legacy of the ribbons at Rochester Cathedral.
Read MoreA statement on the Eruption of Violence throughout the Holy Land from The Most Reverend Hosam E. Naoum Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem. Archbishop Naoum is an honorary Canon of Rochester Cathedral and spent time here before being appointed to Dean of Jerusalem.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral will display a locally made quilt commemorating those who have lost family or friends to Coronavirus. On display in the Cathedral from the 17th May.
Read MoreIn recent years Ascension Day (May 13) has also marked the beginning of a ten day period of focussed prayer and reflection in anticipation of Pentecost: the renewing of the sending of God’s Spirit to refresh and inspire Christians in their faith and work.
For children aged 7 and over, explore Holy Communion on our special course
Read MoreRochester Cathedral Trust organise an online auction of works by Kent and English artists. The auction will raise funds to restore and save Bishop’s Gate.
Read MoreA new cycling route is being launched which links all 42 English Cathedrals. The route is nearly 2000 miles long but can be done in shorter stages.
Read MoreWe are now recruiting for Choristers to join the Cathedral Choir. Applications are open to Boys and Girls currently in Year 3, (although applications from those in current Year 6/7 are also welcome).
Read MoreSpire to turn teal to raise awareness of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
Read MoreA sermon by Canon Gordon Giles on the 2nd Sunday of Easter
Read MoreThe Aled Jones concert scheduled for later this year will now take place in 2022. All tickets remain valid.
Read MoreUpdated 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 the Bishop of Rochester following the sad passing of His Late Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh
Read MoreMedway 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 MoreReflecting on the past year this Easter Sunday
Read MoreRochester Cathedral – a place of Christian worship since AD604. Located in the heart of Rochester on the banks of the River Medway in Kent.
Rochester Cathedral
The Chapter Office
Garth House, The Precinct
Rochester
Kent, ME1 1SX
Telephone 01634 843366
Email info@rochestercathedral.org
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Cathedral Visiting Hours Monday to Friday 10:00 -17:00 Saturday 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday 12:00 - 16:00
