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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

Change, resolutions and church

7th January 2026

Bishop Michael took up an invitation to write a New Year Message for local media, reproduced here.

The Best Christmas Gift Isn’t Wrapped – It’s Waiting in Your Community

23rd December 2025

A Christmas Message from The Rt Revd Tim Wambunya, Bishop of Wolverhampton

Christmas Surprises

23rd December 2025

Terror and Joy are on the Christmas watchlist of Rt Revd Matthew Parker, Bishop of Stafford

Events

Monday 12th January
2:00pm - 3:30pm -
Stafford Area Mission and Pastoral Committee
2:00pm - 3:30pm -
Counting Sheep
Tuesday 13th January
10:00am - 4:00pm -
Spiritual Listening Course

Vacancies

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Chad Blog

Goodwill is for life, not just for Christmas

23rd December 2025

The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield

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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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Wellbeing 

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

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