Rochester Cathedral is marking a 3-week season of Safeguarding in 2022, in which we invite everyone to reflect on the past failures of the Church in protecting children and vulnerable adults, here in Rochester and elsewhere.
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[External link] A statement from the Church of England’s lead Bishop for Safeguarding, Jonathan Gibbs
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 commemorative Evensong
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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
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A statement on inclusion from Rochester Cathedral
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Canon Gordon Giles reflects on Gaia
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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.
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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.
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A project to improve lighting at Rochester Cathedral has been completed to spectacular results.
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Rochester Cathedral
The Chapter Office
Garth House, The Precinct
Rochester
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Telephone 01634 843366
Email info@rochestercathedral.org
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Cathedral Visiting House 10:00 -16:00 Monday to Saturday 13:00 - 15:00 Sunday
