Bishop to visit local mosques
Published: 1st February 2017The Bishop of Wolverhampton urges others to join him on Visit My Mosque Day.
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Bishop calls for better refugee housing
Published: 1st February 2017The Bishop of Lichfield says more must be done to support asylum seekers.
Be Mine, Valentine
Published: 1st February 2017In the Bishop's Pastoral letter for February, Bishop Mark toasts the birds and the martyr.
Holocaust Memorial Day at Lichfield Cathedral
Published: 27th January 2017Survivors of Nazi and Rwandan holocaust were the focus of today's events.
January 2017
Published: 26th January 2017Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month
Tributes to first Archdeacon of Walsall
Published: 24th January 2017Former Archdeacon of Walsall Tony Sadler has died, leading to warm tributes.
Lichfield Cathedral commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day
Published: 24th January 2017Lichfield Cathedral marks Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday, with Bishop Michael giving a lecture.
Fighting slavery together
Published: 23rd January 2017Churches are getting involved in the fight against modern slavery across Wolverhampton and the Black Country.
Much-loved Priest dies aged 101
Published: 23rd January 2017Tributes have been paid to one of the Diocese of Lichfield's oldest priests following his death aged 101.
Jill Saward Funeral
Published: 11th January 2017The funeral of Jill Saward will take place at Lichfield Cathedral at 12 noon on Tuesday, 17 January.
Statement on the Death of Jill Saward
Published: 5th January 2017The Diocese of Lichfield expresses its deep sadness at the death today of Jill Saward.
New Assistant Bishop to be Appointed
Published: 4th January 2017The Bishop of Lichfield, the Right Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, will be appointing the Right Revd Rod Thomas, Bishop of Maidstone, as an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Lichfield.
Celebrating Shared Traditions at Limmud Conference
Published: 4th January 2017The Bishop of Lichfield, the Right Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, joined almost 3,000 people for the annual Jewish Limmud Conference in Birmingham.
Bishop's Blog - January 2017
Published: 3rd January 2017Following a year that seemed to despise facts and experts, Bishop Clive considers what is truth and whether Jesus' choice to reveal the truth about God and his Kingdom through personal testimony and story-telling is a better route to finding truth.
Pilgrims Together to a Better Kingdom
Published: 1st January 2017In his New Year message, the Bishop of Lichfield talks about crossing boundaries in 2017.
Walking Together for Justice and Peace
Published: 27th December 2016The Bishop of Lichfield joined people from other faiths in a pilgrimage exploring justice and peace in Cyprus.
Chell Comes Together for Families in Need at Christmas
Published: 23rd December 2016More than 20 families in need in Stoke-on-Trent won't go hungry this Christmas after local Christians, Tesco and other community groups joined forces.
Bishop Michael Welcomes Appointment
Published: 21st December 2016The Bishop of Lichfield has welcomed the appointment of the Revd Prebendary Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu as his successor as Area Bishop of Woolwich in the Diocese of Southwark.
Christmas Comes Early for Hanley Church
Published: 14th December 2016A Stoke-on-Trent church has been given an early Christmas present - a £20,000 grant to carry out urgent repairs and replacement works.
December 2016
Published: 12th December 2016Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month
Nature Friendly Churches on the Increase
Published: 6th December 2016Churchyards in parishes across Lichfield Diocese have been recognised for the vital role they play in supporting the environment to flourish.
Bishop's Blog - December 2016
Published: 6th December 2016Rousing responses to good news is music to the Bishop of Lichfield's ears.
A Christmas Near You launches
Published: 1st December 2016Details of over 1,200 Christmas services at churches in Staffordshire, north Shropshire and the Black Country are just a click away at the new www.AChristmasNewYou.org website launched today, 1 December.
Building Bridges in Post-Brexit World
Published: 30th November 2016Building bridges between churches in the Midlands and the rest of Europe is more important than ever in the wake of the Brexit vote, says the new Bishop of Lichfield.
Bishop Michael meets Telford Street Pastors
Published: 29th November 2016The Bishop of Lichfield met volunteers who offer late-night support to people on the streets of Telford on a visit to the town.
Bishops join Synagogue Celebrations
Published: 28th November 2016Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's only synagogue was joined for its tenth anniversary celebrations by the Bishops of Lichfield and Stafford.
Bishop Clive and Adrian Chiles open YMCA
Published: 22nd November 2016Celebrity TV presenter Adrian Chiles and the Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Right Revd Clive Gregory, joined forces to officially open the new YMCA Black Country Group Western Gateway building in Carters Green, West Bromwich.
Wolverhampton Pioneer Ministries Wins National Award
Published: 18th November 2016A ground-breaking church initiative in Wolverhampton city centre has won a national award for its work with young adults.
Enabling Church to Serve Beyond Limits
Published: 17th November 2016The Bishop of Lichfield and Shropshire curate Revd Zoe Heming shared the platform at a national event to help create churches where disabled people belong.
Forgetting and Remembering
Published: 15th November 2016Forgetting and Remembering - Prayer Shawls as a Powerful Way of Remembering