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May 20, 2021

Inquiry’s Anglican Church investigation leads to Church reform and new law→

May 20, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Inquiry’s Anglican Church investigation leads to Church reform and new law

[External Link] The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s investigation into the Anglican Church has led to the Church committing to significant reform and a new law to add religious leaders to the definition of ‘positions of trust’

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May 20, 2021

20th May

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Sue Procter, an Anna Chaplain reflects on how pandemic has affected the frail and elderly

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May 19, 2021

19th May

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Canon Gordon reflects on the cost of friendship

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May 18, 2021

18th May

May 18, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral

Thy Kingdom Come: Canon Gordon reflects on owning our friends

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May 17, 2021

Statement on the Eruption of Violence throughout the Holy Land from Archbishop Hosam Naoum

May 17, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Statement on the Eruption of Violence throughout the Holy Land from Archbishop Hosam Naoum

A 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.

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May 17, 2021

17th May

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Thy Kingdom Come: Canon Gordon reflects on online friendship

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May 16, 2021

16th May

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Trudi Oliver speaks of Thy Kingdom Come in schools

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May 15, 2021

15th May

May 15, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral

For Thy Kingdom Come, Canon Gordon reflects on Farewells and Goodbyes

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May 14, 2021

Kent Corona Quilt

May 14, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Kent Corona Quilt

Rochester 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.

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May 14, 2021

14th May

May 14, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral

Bishop James focusses outwards for Thy Kingdom Come reflecting on answered prayer

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May 13, 2021

13th May

May 13, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral

Canon Gordon introduces Thy Kingdom Come on this Ascension Day

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May 13, 2021

Thy Kingdom Come 2021→

May 13, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Thy Kingdom Come 2021

In 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.


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May 10, 2021

Current opportunities in the Music Department

May 10, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Current opportunities in the Music Department

Current opportunities in the Music Department

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May 10, 2021

Exploring Holy Communion

May 10, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Exploring Holy Communion

For children aged 7 and over, explore Holy Communion on our special course

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May 10, 2021

Rochester Cathedral Trust organise online auction to save Bishop's Gate

May 10, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral Trust organise online auction to save Bishop's Gate

Rochester 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.

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May 06, 2021

Cathedral cycling route launched

May 06, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Cathedral cycling route launched

A 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.

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May 06, 2021

Chorister Vacancies

May 06, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Chorister Vacancies

We 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).

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April 24, 2021

Welcome back - reopening plans at Rochester Cathedral

April 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Welcome back - reopening plans at Rochester Cathedral

Updated 28th May 2021

Details of our reopening for worshippers and visitors

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April 24, 2021

Spire turns teal to raise awareness of overlooked women's health condition

April 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Spire turns teal to raise awareness of overlooked women's health condition

Spire to turn teal to raise awareness of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.

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April 12, 2021

11 April 2021 - Sermon in memoriam of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh

April 12, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
11 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

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