News


A blessing of conveniences

Published: 15th June 2018

A village church has its first ever toilet - blessed by the Bishop of Lichfield.


Tributes to popular priest

Published: 31st January 2018

Father Alan Jones served throughout the Black Country and South Staffordshire.


May 2018

Published: 30th May 2018

Appointments and Departures


Real Talk brings communities together

Published: 30th January 2018

Community conversations in the Black Country spark enthusiasm for neighbourhood change.


Tough talk

Published: 30th January 2018

Moments that can open up constructive conversations


Walsall welcomes latest St Chad's Volunteer

Published: 29th January 2018

Kenneth Bau Yi Wen commissioned by Bishop Michael


Mark My Words - Holocaust Memorial Day

Published: 24th January 2018

As Holocaust Memorial Day approaches, the Bishop of Lichfield reflects on the words we use.


Learn from St Matthews

Published: 4th March 2017

A simple Easter service at Donnington Wood, Telford


Dementia-Friendly Churches at the heart of Dementia-Friendly Communities

Published: 25th June 2017

A longer version of a blog written for the Alzheimer's Society


Choir raises the roof!

Published: 20th March 2018

Pelsall Ladies Choir helps keep a roof over local worshipers' heads.


Variety enables enrichment

Published: 1st January 2018

Avoiding isolation is good for all of us.


"Dear Dementia..."

Published: 6th September 2015

Revd Zoe Heming, the curate in Hodnet Deanery (in and around Market Drayton) has written a 'Dear Dementia' letter.


Diocesan Director of Education gets MBE

Published: 28th December 2017

Colin Hopkins is awarded for his services to education in the New Year Honours List.


Signs of Christmas - Advent in BSL

Published: 21st December 2017

Diocesan Advisor to the Deaf Church Susan Myatt reflects on Christmas using British Sign Language.


Following a better way after Year Of The Troll

Published: 18th December 2017

In his Christmas message, the Bishop of Lichfield encourages us to choose grace and truth.


Forgetting and Remembering

Published: 15th November 2016

Forgetting and Remembering - Prayer Shawls as a Powerful Way of Remembering


Following Christ in the footsteps of....Mary

Published: 13th December 2017

Lindsey Hall reflects on the huge risk Mary took in saying 'yes' to God.


Diocesan Synod and Celebration cancelled

Published: 2nd March 2018

Diocesan Synod and the Come Follow Christ celebration are cancelled.


New Bishop's Adviser For Women In Ministry

Published: 12th December 2017

Sarah Schofield is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser For Women In Ministry.


Episcopal ministry in Lichfield Diocese

Published: 2nd March 2018

A statement from the bishops of Lichfield Diocese on episcopal ministry.


Snow Closures - Update

Published: 11th December 2017

The diocesan offices at St Mary's House are open as normal today (Tuesday) until 2pm.


Dead or Alive

Published: 31st March 2018

Bishop Mark's waxes lyrically on awesome pebbles and closed shells.


The Power of Words

Published: 1st March 2018

Authority of newspapers and ourselves


Chad Pilgrims progress through the elements

Published: 26th February 2018

A hardy band of pilgrims are battling through the weather from Shrewsbury to Lichfield.


New Directors of Ordinands announced

Published: 23rd October 2017

Frances Wilson and Romita Shrisunder are the new Bishops' Directors of Ordinands.


#NewRevs - It's a Doc's life

Published: 27th June 2018

Medic to Cleric - three GPs are among 18 people to be ordained deacon.


Valuing people with Down's Syndrome

Published: 16th February 2018

A personal perspective on the subject recently discussed at General Synod


Bishop offers prayers for Germany

Published: 27th September 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield sends his support to the German church following the federal elections.


Over 150 Places of Welcome

Published: 24th April 2017

The latest Place of Welcome to open in Lichfield sees the national total pass 150.


The Cross - a symbol of love

Published: 30th September 2017

Speaking out against 'a kind of blasphemy'

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