Pilgrims Hospices welcomes new Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally
Photograph by Neil Turner/Lambeth Palace
Pilgrims Hospices was honoured to welcome the new Archbishop of Canterbury-designate, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable, Sarah Mullally, on Friday 3 October 2025.
During her visit, Bishop Sarah met with members of the care team and trustees to learn more about Pilgrims’ work providing compassionate end-of-life care across east Kent. She heard first-hand how staff and volunteers support patients and their families to live well in every moment.
Prior to becoming an ordained minister for the Church of England, Bishop Sarah trained as a cancer nurse, and later became England’s Chief Nursing Officer. Her background in healthcare gave her a deep understanding of the importance of compassionate, person-centred care — something that resonated strongly with the Pilgrims teams she met during her visit.
Photographs by Neil Turner/Lambeth Palace
The Archbishop spoke warmly with staff about their dedication and the difference they make every day to the lives of local people.
Karen Warden, Chair of Trustees for Pilgrims Hospices, added:
“It was a privilege to welcome Bishop Sarah to Pilgrims Hospices and to share our work with her. Her visit was both inspiring and affirming for our staff and volunteers, who give so much to care for others in our community.”
