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September 03, 2021

Rochester Cathedral bell ringers raising money for new bells to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

September 03, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral bell ringers raising money for new bells to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The bell ringers of Rochester Cathedral are launching a campaign to raise £60,000 to add two new bells at Rochester Cathedral. These bells will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022.

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September 03, 2021

Cathedral closed all day 25th September

September 03, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Cathedral closed all day 25th September

We will be closed all day on the 25th September for ordinations. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause.

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August 30, 2021

Organ tuning all day→

August 30, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Organ tuning all day

We will be tuning our organ all day on the 1st September. Please expect some noise and disruption to your visit.

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August 26, 2021

The Sixteen - The Choral Pilgrimage 2021: The Call of Rome→

August 26, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
The Sixteen - The Choral Pilgrimage 2021: The Call of Rome

Wednesday 29th September Celebrating 20 years of The Choral Pilgrimage, The Sixteen’s 2021 tour is inspired by Rome, where each of the four composers in this year’s programme created some of their finest work.

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August 02, 2021

Space Voyage - Lightshow by Luxmuralis→

August 02, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Space Voyage - Lightshow by Luxmuralis

5th, 6th and 7th October Travel the universe at Rochester Cathedral this Autumn. The spectacular lightshow by Luxmuralis will be at Rochester Cathedral on the 5th, 6th and 7th October.

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July 30, 2021

A summer of Faith, Hope & Love at Rochester Cathedral

July 30, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
A summer of Faith, Hope & Love at Rochester Cathedral

This summer Rochester Cathedral invites you to rediscover 1400 years of rich history with a series of events and exhibits called ‘Faith, Hope & Love’. It focuses on the Cathedral’s diverse history, architecture, community and collections.

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July 30, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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July 23, 2021

Ribbons for Remembrance to be turned into community artwork

July 23, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Ribbons for Remembrance to be turned into community artwork

Local artists working with Rochester Cathedral to create artwork from the moving Ribbons for Remembrance display.

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July 22, 2021

Faith, Hope & Love

July 22, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Faith, Hope & Love

‘Faith, Hope & Love’ will focus on the Cathedral’s diverse history, architecture, community and collections. Running through August.

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July 22, 2021

Guided Tours of Rochester Cathedral

July 22, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Guided Tours of Rochester Cathedral

Explore England’s second oldest cathedral with one of our experienced guides. 1400 years of fascinating history in 90 minutes.

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July 22, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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July 22, 2021

Family activities at Rochester Cathedral this summer

July 22, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Family activities at Rochester Cathedral this summer

Fun for the family this summer at Rochester Cathedral .

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July 22, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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June 21, 2021

Spire to turn green for St John's Ambulance Day

June 21, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Spire to turn green for St John's Ambulance Day

The Rochester Cathedral Spire will turn green for St John’s Ambulance day on Thursday 24th June.

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June 21, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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June 04, 2021

The Rochester Photography Awards

June 04, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
The Rochester Photography Awards

Enter the Rochester Photography Awards

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June 04, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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June 03, 2021

Cathedral cycle relay taking place

June 03, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Cathedral cycle relay taking place

A cycle relay linking all 42 English Cathedrals is currently underway.

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June 03, 2021

Grant awarded from the Cathedral Music Fund

June 03, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Grant awarded from the Cathedral Music Fund

Rochester Cathedral awarded revenue grant from the Cathedral Music Fund.

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June 03, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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June 03, 2021

Fundraising campaign begins to restore historic monument in Rochester→

June 03, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Fundraising campaign begins to restore historic monument in Rochester

The Bishop’s Gate next to Rochester Cathedral desperately needs restorations with fundraisers hoping to make £50,000. A news report from KMTV [External Link].

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May 28, 2021

Help us find a new Bishop

May 28, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Help us find a new Bishop

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.

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May 28, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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May 28, 2021

InSPIREing→

May 28, 2021/ Jacob Scott
InSPIREing

Photos, 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.

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May 24, 2021

Rochester Cathedral Trust raise £15,000 for restoration work through art auction

May 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Rochester Cathedral Trust raise £15,000 for restoration work through art auction

Rochester Cathedral Trust have raised £15,000 through an online art auction.

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May 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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May 24, 2021

Prayer→

May 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Prayer

Christians 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.

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May 24, 2021

Ribbons for remembrance: A message from the Dean

May 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral
Ribbons for remembrance: A message from the Dean

A message from Dean Hesketh on the legacy of the ribbons at Rochester Cathedral.

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May 24, 2021/ Rochester Cathedral/
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