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Welcome to Lichfield Diocese

Welcome to the Church of England in a large area of the Midlands which has a population of over 2 million, including Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, the Black Country and northern Shropshire. Lichfield is a vibrant and diverse diocese, a mixture of urban and rural with almost 600 churches and over 200 Church schools. Thank you for visiting our website. Read more.

The Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave
Bishop of Lichfield

Lichfield Diocese News

Supporting parishes through vacancy

14th October 2025

Lichfield Diocese is helping churchwardens, PCCs and congregations alike through the sometimes daunting time of vacancy, helping more of them to discover that it can also be a time of growth, opportunity and renewed confidence. Vacancy is a season in the life of every parish and Lichfield Diocese is working to make every season better.

Churchyard Awards celebrate together

13th October 2025

Judges and the judged met last Saturday to celebrate the Churchyard Awards' 2025 crop of care for community and creation.

Revd Joe /Can/ write a musical!

6th October 2025

The life of St Paul and themes of redemption are the focus of a prison-inspired musical by Uttoxeter vicar, Revd Joe Cant that receives its world premier in the Staffordshire Moorlands this weekend.

Events

Tuesday 14th October
10:00am - 1:00pm -
Effective Conversations
4:00pm - 5:30pm -
LDBE SIAMS for Governance Twilight Session 2 of 5
Wednesday 15th October
10:00am - 3:30pm -
New to RE Leadership

Vacancies

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Chad Blog

New every morning

12th September 2025

Although we think of September as the time when we ‘go back’ to school or to work after the holidays, can we ever 'go back' - asks Sam Rushton as she relocates (back) to Lichfield!

Key Links

The Bulletin

The Bulletin is our fortnightly news email for anyone involved in the running and leadership of churches, schools, chaplaincies and Fresh Expressions in the Diocese of Lichfield.

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Wellbeing 

A range of resources and support for ministers and diocesan staff.

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