CECET launch to boost church schools
Published: 25th March 2014The Church of England Central Education Trust (CECET) launched on March 25th in Lichfield: a ground-breaking institution in UK education.
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Archdeacon Announces Retirement
Published: 23rd December 2012Ven Chris Liley to step down from his post in May
All is safely gathered in
Published: 19th November 2013As the shops begin to proclaim the season of consumer fever, we are taking a moment to reflect back on an unusual celebration of God's generous provision.
God is my Refuge
Published: 27th March 2014In more than one place in the Diocese of Lichfield, the Church of England and the YMCA are working closely together to meet the spiritual needs of the homeless.
Telford First is All Action
Published: 28th June 2013Open Door Project gives children chance to explore
Walking for a warmer church
Published: 1st April 2014A sponsored walk from Milton Church to Lichfield Cathedral in Holy Week 2014.
MBE for Lichfield Prison Chaplain
Published: 11th June 2016A 15-year ministry as a prison chaplain and voluntary work spanning many years has been recognized by the Queen today in her birthday honours, with the award of an MBE to Jane Newsome. Jane, who served almost all her ministry in the diocese of Lichfield, first as prison chaplain at Stoke Heath Prison, where she was co-ordinating chaplain and then as Managing Chaplain of Swinfen Hall. Both were young offenders' institutions for young men.
The start of Bishop Michael's ministry in Lichfield Diocese
Published: 21st July 2016Bishop Michael's 'Season of Welcome' begins on Thursday 15 September, culminating in his formal Installation and celebrating a Diocesan Eucharist on Saturday 24 September.
Scaffolder supports building communities
Published: 16th July 2012The story of one of this year's new ordinands
New Canons loosed in Cathedral
Published: 28th September 2012The Bishop of Lichfield and the Dean of Lichfield Cathedral installed three new Prebendaries on Saturday afternoon.
Church Tent's Festival Date
Published: 3rd July 2012Summer shows provide opportunity - See video
Twenty year high for young priests
Published: 28th February 2013Statistics for 2012 show that the number of young people (under 30s) accepted for training for the Church of England ministry last year was 113, 22% of the total.
New Canon Chancellor Named for Cathedral
Published: 13th October 2012Revd Dr Anthony Moore is to be Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor
Remembering Nelson Mandela
Published: 9th December 2013People across the diocese are giving thanks for the life of Nelson Mandela, whose life has transformed the nation of South Africa, and influenced generations all around the world.
Wolves Faith Leaders Encourage Prime Minister
Published: 7th June 2013Nine Leaders representing Christians, Buddists, Hindus, Jews Muslims and Sikhs have together sent a letter to David Cameron supporting the government's decision to host a 'Hunger Summit' and place hunger on the G8 agenda this weekend.
Listen to God
Published: 10th April 2014Anglican and Catholic bishops, united in their support for the poor, visited Stoke-on-Trent foodbank as part of the #ListenToGod campaign led by Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
Clergy in Good Standing to be honoured
Published: 10th July 2013...with seats at Lichfield Cathedral The Bishop of Lichfield and Chapter of its Cathedral have announced seven new recipients of the title Prebendary.
New Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being
Published: 9th April 2014Revd Preb Dr Jane Tillier appointed Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being
Bishops react to Francis Report
Published: 15th February 2013The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill and the Bishop of Stafford have been reflecting on the Francis Report into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
#ChristmasStarts...as a refugee
Published: 11th December 2013Good food and a story are key parts of Christmas celebrations, but a series of meetings in leafy Staffordshire are hearing some with less happy endings.
TGI Monday shortlisted in national Premier Digital Awards
Published: 5th October 2016TGI Monday has been shortlisted for a Premier Digital Award for 'Most Creative Use of Social Media'.
Diocese-wide support for Dementia Friendly Churches
Published: 28th September 2016A pilot project to help churches provide dementia-friendly services and meetings in northern Shropshire is being expanded and rolled out across the rest of the Diocese.
People flock to churches and towpaths
Published: 23rd September 2016People from all around the Diocese of Lichfield have been meeting the new bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave as he has toured the diocese and walked part of the Two Saints Way as part of his 'Season of Welcome'
Bishop speaks out on need to address antisemitism
Published: 28th September 2016Bishop Michael, who is Chair of the Council of Christians and Jews, has warmly welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury's words condemning the 'virus' of antisemitism. At a speech to the CCJ in Staines this week, Bishop Michael said, 'There is a fundamental truth that Jews and Christians hold in common: we are taught, and we believe, that men and women are made in the image of God.'
Bishops Back Statement
Published: 17th June 2012A statement relating to the response to the Government's consultation on same sex marriage
Katie's Goodbye
Published: 3rd July 2012DAC sectary retires - hear Diocesan Synod tributes
New Clergy Ordained at Lichfield Cathedral
Published: 4th July 2012On 1 July 2012, Thirteen new clergy were ordained by the Bishop of Lichfield at a service in Lichfield Cathedral
Rare Service in Wilnecote
Published: 25th July 2012Baby postpones Curate's ordination
German Curates' Link Visit
Published: 25th August 2012Projects' could find their way into German churches
Cafe's Party Call
Published: 7th September 2012Volunteers take centre stage for celebrations