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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

Waiting for Good News

1st April 2026

Speculation, expectation and controversy: Bishop Michael's blog for April - and Easter

Good Friday Appeal for the Diocese of Jerusalem

23rd March 2026

Bishop Sarah is inviting parishes and individuals to support this year’s Good Friday Offering for the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East, which in 2026 is dedicated to the work of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza

Bishop Michael to retire in September 2026

3rd March 2026

“I know that I have been blessed over the last ten years to work in one of the friendliest, most down to earth and least pretentious parts of the Church of England; thank you from my heart.”

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

Tuesday 14th April
7:00pm - 9:30pm -
Shropshire Greenhouse Gathering
Wednesday 15th April
Bishop's Staff Meeting
Thursday 16th April
1:00pm - 1:30pm -
Praying for the 34000

Vacancies

Bucknall Team Ministry - Team Rector

We’re a thriving parish in the UPA estates of the City of Stoke on Trent with an open-evangelical tradition, open to the gifts of the Spirit and we are looking for a new Team Rector. Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Parish Administrator

The Peel Parishes Closing date: 30th April

Chad Blog

Waiting for Good News

1st April 2026

Speculation, expectation and controversy: Bishop Michael's blog for April - and Easter

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