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Cathedral Welcomes International Anglican Family

Cathedral Welcomes International Anglican Family

After three days of quiet reflection during their retreat, the bishops of the Anglican Communion today joined in the full spectacle of the service of the Eucharist for the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury Cathedral.

20 July 2008

New Chief Executive for Cathedral Appeal

New Chief Executive for Cathedral Appeal

Matthew Butler, 48, has been appointed Chief Executive of “Save Canterbury Cathedral”

09 July 2008

Sermon preached at Canterbury Cathedral

Sermon preached at Canterbury Cathedral

Sermon preached at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday, 14th April 2002 during the Eucharist Service at 11:00am By The Most Revd Dr David M Gitari – Kenya

14 April 2002

HRH Duke of Kent to open new wing of International Study Centre

HRH Duke of Kent to open new wing of International Study Centre

HRH the Duke of Kent will open the residential wing of the International Study Centre at Canterbury Cathedral on Tuesday, 16th April 2002 at 2.15 pm in the presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury and 34 other Archbishops from around the world. 

13 April 2002

Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Sermon

Archbishop of Canterbury's Christmas Sermon

Perhaps over Christmas someone will show you one of those curious pictures. I expect you've seen them - they're popular in magazines and newspaper colour-supplements, especially at holiday times.

25 December 1999

Millennium Pilgrimage to Canterbury

Millennium Pilgrimage to Canterbury

The Diocese of Winchester is planning a series of pilgrimages to Canterbury to celebrate the millennium. A specially commissioned pilgrim's staff, made by local craftsman Charles Piggott, will be blessed in a service in Winchester Cathedral on 29th December.

20 December 1999

The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral in the United States

The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral in the United States

Over the years many Americans have become Friends of Canterbury, the renowned English Cathedral steeped in history, and a centre of spirituality for the Christian world.

09 July 1999

Canterbury Cathedral Choir has highly successful tour to North America

Canterbury Cathedral Choir has highly successful tour to North America

The Canterbury Cathedral Choir, under the direction of Cathedral Organist and Master of the Choristers David Flood, returned to North America for the first time in five years in April to make a highly successful fifteen-day tour of the US and Canada.

24 May 1999

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter Sermon 1999

The Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter Sermon 1999

One of the greatest works of literature in my opinion is Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables'. Whether you have merely seen the stage play, or the film or, better still, read the book you will recall immediately the scene when Valjean, the convict on parole, goes to the bishop's house in exhaustion and desperation seeking help and shelter.

04 April 1999

Bishops get in-depth tour of Canterbury Cathedral

Bishops get in-depth tour of Canterbury Cathedral

"Maravillosa!" said Bishop Julio Holquin Khoury of the Dominican Republic as he sat, catching his breath at Canterbury Cathedral Sunday night.

27 July 1998