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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

Blue Coat Primary, Walsall, opens its SEN Ark

22nd July 2025

The Blue Coat Infant and Junior schools, Walsall opened its own Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit, The Ark. Bishop Tim and Dorothy Buchanan MBE, a distinguished former Blue Coat Governor cut the (blue!) ribbon together to open The Ark.

Bishop Sarah's sabbatical

21st July 2025

Bishop Sarah has been offered a sabbatical by Bishop Michael and has accepted. She will be away from 1 October 2025 to 12 January 2026. Here is more information and whom to contact during that time.

New deacons: how they were called

9th July 2025

Our eight new deacons for 2025, ordained on 28 June, look back at how they were called and offer pointers to those who think ordination (or another calling) might be for them.

Events

Tuesday 29th July
10:00am - 4:00pm -
Individual Quiet Day

Vacancies

Kingsley and Foxt-with-Whiston and Oakamoor with Cotton - Priest in Charge (0.5)

Lichfield Diocesan Board of Patronage - 1 Clergy and 1 Lay Representative

Chaplain (Master) 0.5

Chad Blog

Dementia-friendly Cathedral visit

3rd July 2025

Tour adaptations to accommodate people living with dementia

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

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