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Nominations for General Synod Elections open
from 14 Aug to 7 September

Saying farewell
to
Bishop Michael

Join in the farewell events - click for details

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.

Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave,
Bishop of Lichfield

Lichfield Diocese News

The Rt Revd Barry Rogerson RIP

28th August 2026

We have learnt with great sadness of the death of the Rt Revd Barry Rogerson, first Bishop of Wolverhampton and subsequently Bishop of Bristol.

Festival of Creation in Christ

19th August 2026

The New Festival of Creation in Christ is an addition to the Church's calendar agreed in July 2026's General Synod, along with a commemoration of the 21 Martyrs of Libya, a group of Christian men martyred in 2015, to fall in the Spring. Bishop Michael, as the outgoing Chair of the Liturgical Commission was instrumental in bringing this to fruit.

Walsall's drought-friendly bucket baptism

5th August 2026

It also featured a church-inspired football shirt.

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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Events

Sunday 6th September
Festival of Creation in Christ
Tuesday 8th September
10:30am - 11:30am -
Spurgeons Connect
2:00pm - 3:30pm -
Agenda Planning Committee

Vacancies

Interim Minister and Associate Archdeacon

This distinctive role combines interim leadership in benefices experiencing transition with archidiaconal responsibilities across a diverse area of urban, market-town and rural communities. Closing Date: 17 September 2026

Incumbent in Rural Staffordshire (0.5 wte)

Are you a priest with a pastor’s heart, a collaborative spirit, and a vision for rural mission? Closing Date: 10 September 2026

Chad Blog

Manchester - Atlanta - Heaven...

1st July 2026

Bishop Sarah has paused from watching the football long enough to hydrate her soul with some tactics on who to cheer for - in a Chad Blog for the start of July.

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