[External link] A statement from the Church of England’s lead Bishop for Safeguarding, Jonathan Gibbs
Read MorePast cases review published by Church of England
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As a Cathedral, we welcome the publication of the Past Cases Review 2. PCR2 was launched nationally by the Church of England in the summer of 2019. It came about after independent scrutiny of the original Past Cases Review of 2008 and 2009 considered that this process had not been carried out thoroughly enough. The purpose of the PCR2 is to ensure that all known cases or concerns about the behaviour of clergy and church officers towards adults, children and vulnerable adults have been dealt with appropriately.
Read MoreRequiem Eucharist - Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II→
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Requiem Eucharist - Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
As part of our commemoration of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, there will be a Requiem Eucharist at Rochester Cathedral at 3.15pm on Saturday 17th September, attended by representatives from across the Diocese and the civic life of Kent, Medway, Bromley and Bexley. The Rt. Revd. Dr. Jonathan Gibbs, Bishop of Rochester, will preside and preach.
Read MoreDetails of our opening times and services as we remember Her Late Majesty the Queen
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen.
Special services will be taking place at Rochester Cathedral to pray for her, mark her death and commemorate her life. A condolence book will be available for visitors.
Updated 13/9
Read MoreLetter of Condolence to Buckingham Palace from Bishop Jonathan, Bishop Simon and Dean Philip
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A letter to Buckingham Palace from the Bishop of Rochester, Bishop of Tonbridge and Dean of Rochester
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A message from Bishop Jonathan, Bishop Simon and Dean Philip on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
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A message and prayers from Bishop Jonathan, Bishop Simon and Dean Philip on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Read MoreA statement on inclusion at Rochester Cathedral
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A statement on inclusion from Rochester Cathedral
Read MoreBishops Gate restoration complete
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Over the course of the last few months, skilled masons from Sally Strachey Historic Conservation have been restoring the Bishop’s Gate. This substantial structure on the south side of the Cathedral stands on the public highway and is opposite the site of the medieval palace of the Bishop of Rochester.
Read MoreDr Ruth Valerio speaks at Rochester Cathedral
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Dr Ruth Valerio, Canon Theologian at Rochester Cathedral, spoke under Gaia on Wednesday 8th June. The audio for the lecture is now available online.
Read MoreThe Abrams on performing at Rochester Cathedral
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Canadian Country & Bluegrass band, The Abrams, performed on the 1st June at Rochester Cathedral. They are one of Canada’s biggest country and bluegrass bands.
Read MoreEarly English laws preserved in Textus Roffensis at Rochester Cathedral added to UNESCO register
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A collection of early English law codes preserved in a twelfth-century manuscript known as Textus Roffensis has been added to the UNESCO Memory of the World UK Register. The register honours documentary heritage of national significance including the Death Warrant of King Charles I, Magna Carta and the Churchill Archives.
Read MoreRochester Cathedral awarded prestigious Silver Eco Church Award
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Rochester Cathedral is delighted to announce it has been awarded a Silver Eco Church Award for its efforts towards sustainability and conservation.
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National Learnt Lessons Review published into a previous Director of Music at Rochester Cathedral
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The National Safeguarding Team’s independent lessons learnt review into the recruitment and appointment of a previous Director of Music at Rochester Cathedral, has been published today, Thursday 26 May.
Read MoreSixth Form Choral and Organ Scholarship - Deadline 5pm 5th June 2022
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Applications are open for our sixth form Choral and Organ scholarship programme. It provides opportunities for suitably skilled and enthusiastic young musicians to experience Cathedral music before perhaps going on to choral/organ scholarships at university.
Read MoreLighting project at Rochester Cathedral completed
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A project to improve lighting at Rochester Cathedral has been completed to spectacular results.
Read MoreAppointment of Director of Music and Organist
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Adrian Bawtree as Director of Music and Organist of Rochester Cathedral from September 2022. Adrian is currently Second Assistant Organist at Canterbury Cathedral and is well known at Rochester, having worked at the Cathedral as Organist 2013-2015 and Interim Director of Music 2018-2019.
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