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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 LichfieldLichfield Diocese News 
Chad Pilgrims push on towards Lichfield
7th December 2021
A 475-mile trek in the footsteps of St Chad has now covered almost 350 miles. Read More
Churchyard Awards 2021
16th November 2021
Gardeners and guardians gathered in Lichfield to hear the judges' conclusions. Read More
Un-locking waterways chaplaincy
9th November 2021
Over a hundred chaplains from around the country descended on Lichfield Cathedral last week to celebrate their ministry and commission new chaplains. Read MoreEvents Wednesday 8th December
9:00am - 10:00am Dementia Introduction: Dementia-Friendly Churches
2:00pm Diocesan Advisory Committee
5:30pm Bishop's Council
Monday 13th December
7:00pm Learn British Sign Language
Thursday 16th December
9:30am Bishop's Staff Meeting
Chad Blog 
Prayers heard: joy abounds
18th November 2021
November is sometimes the month of the Church’s new year, as Advent starts on the fourth Sunday before Christmas day – this year that’s 28 November. It’s a time Dr Lindsey Hall finds always brings joy. Read More
Time for TikTok?
11th November 2021
Revd David Sims on his venture into the world of pithy social media Read MoreThe 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.
Wellbeing
A range of resources and support for ministers and diocesan staff.
