News


Diocesan Director of Education gets MBE

Published: 28th December 2017

Colin Hopkins is awarded for his services to education in the New Year Honours List.


Signs of Christmas - Advent in BSL

Published: 21st December 2017

Diocesan Advisor to the Deaf Church Susan Myatt reflects on Christmas using British Sign Language.


Following a better way after Year Of The Troll

Published: 18th December 2017

In his Christmas message, the Bishop of Lichfield encourages us to choose grace and truth.


Following Christ in the footsteps of....Mary

Published: 13th December 2017

Lindsey Hall reflects on the huge risk Mary took in saying 'yes' to God.


New Bishop's Adviser For Women In Ministry

Published: 12th December 2017

Sarah Schofield is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser For Women In Ministry.


Snow Closures - Update

Published: 11th December 2017

The diocesan offices at St Mary's House are open as normal today (Tuesday) until 2pm.


Bid farewell but Bishop still Stoked

Published: 8th December 2017

City of Culture bid worthwhile


December 2017

Published: 7th December 2017

Appointments and Departures


God is now here

Published: 1st December 2017

God doesn't have to be persuaded to be interested in us


Loving Black Country Families

Published: 22nd November 2017

Ground-breaking project brings Black Country churches and charities together.


Come and see stunning memorial

Published: 16th November 2017

A striking stained glass memorial window in Stoke-on-Trent is on display for all to see.


Sabah Partnership renewed

Published: 6th November 2017

The Dioceses of Lichfield and Sabah have formally renewed their partnership.


November 2017

Published: 3rd November 2017

Appointments and Departures


Taming Flame Wars

Published: 1st November 2017

Spoken word and written flame


Yellow Ribbon cut at new charity base

Published: 1st November 2017

Making a positive difference to the lives of people leaving prison.


Spreading Places of Welcome

Published: 25th October 2017

Places of Welcome initiative now at 200 venues as new enabler appointed.


Bishop beams in from Singapore

Published: 25th October 2017

Bishop Michael speaks about common mission across the globe in a video address from Singapore.


New Directors of Ordinands announced

Published: 23rd October 2017

Frances Wilson and Romita Shrisunder are the new Bishops' Directors of Ordinands.


Community engagement grows faith

Published: 19th October 2017

A survey in Lichfield Diocese shows getting involved in community life is key to discipleship.


Following Christ in the footsteps of....Martin Luther King Jr

Published: 18th October 2017

Lindsey Hall reflects on the life of an American icon during Black History Month.


Breaking barriers for people with disabilities

Published: 18th October 2017

The Revd Zoe Heming becomes the Diocese's Enabling Church Advisor.


Joining to end modern slavery

Published: 17th October 2017

Lichfield Diocese is at the heart of a new project fighting modern slavery.


Selwyn Study Day 2017: Called Together

Published: 16th October 2017

Hundreds of people reflected on the nature of vocation at the annual Selwyn Lecture.


New St Chad's Volunteer commissioned

Published: 12th October 2017

From Penang to Shropshire.


October 2017

Published: 4th October 2017

Appointments and Departures


The Cross - a symbol of love

Published: 30th September 2017

Speaking out against 'a kind of blasphemy'


Young ordinands on the rise

Published: 28th September 2017

Almost a third of new ordinands in Lichfield Diocese are young people.


Deaf Chaplain Susan commissioned

Published: 27th September 2017

The Revd Susan Myatt is licensed as Diocesan Advisor to the Deaf Church.


Bishop offers prayers for Germany

Published: 27th September 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield sends his support to the German church following the federal elections.


Chad Pilgrims progress

Published: 25th September 2017

Over 150 people take part in the 18-mile St Chad's Pilgrimage from Birmingham to Lichfield.

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