News


Bishop welcomes Woolwich pilgrims

Published: 12th June 2017

Bishop Michael welcomes visitors from his ex-diocese at the centre of the recent terror attack.


Life-givers highlighted at funerals conference

Published: 8th June 2017

Pioneering work from Lichfield Diocese featured in national conference


Rabbi and Bishop in conversation

Published: 19th April 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield and a leading Rabbi engaged in debate in Whittington.


Historic new centre celebrations in Matlosane

Published: 17th February 2018

People from our diocese joined hundreds celebrate an historic new centre in South Africa.


Church dug out of tight parking spot

Published: 19th April 2017

Generous donations have helped St Giles' Church, Croxden, start work on a much-needed car park.


Lloyd Cooke is new Cathedral Council chair

Published: 10th April 2017

Lloyd Cooke has been appointed as the new Chairman of Lichfield Cathedral Council.


'Prayer Warrior' Marion dies aged 109

Published: 6th April 2017

Bishop Michael pays tribute to Stoke-on-Trent 'prayer warrior' Marion Rowson.


Honour among Chaplains as well as Parish Priests

Published: 7th November 2014

The Bishop of Lichfield has today announced the names of six diocesan clergy who will be honoured with the title Prebendary.


Stoke-on-Trent - a city for the future

Published: 27th March 2017

Bishop Geoff backs Stoke-on-Trent's bid for UK City of Culture 2021 on BBC Radio 4.


Former Bishop of Lichfield dies

Published: 24th March 2017

The former Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Keith Sutton, has died aged 82.


'Safe Space' for LGBT Christians

Published: 20th March 2017

Bishop Michael is setting up a consultation group for LGBT Christians to share their views.


Diocese stands with Japan

Published: 16th March 2017

Diocesan Synod remembered the 17,000 people who died in the Japanese Tsunami.


New Bishop's Chaplain Named

Published: 12th March 2017

The Revd Dr Rebecca Lloyd will be the Bishop of Lichfield's new chaplain.


New Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral

Published: 11th March 2017

Andrew Stead is named as the new Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral.


Special Ones

Published: 14th March 2017

A month after Valentines Day, Clare Spooner reflects on another special status.


Bishop's Lent Appeal launched

Published: 1st March 2017

People can make a difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in the 2017 Bishop's Lent Appeal.


Building bridges on St Chad's Day

Published: 28th February 2017

This St Chad's Day, the Bishop of Lichfield urges people to cross barriers.


Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad

Published: 28th February 2017

In the March Bishop's Blog, the 99th Bishop of Lichfield reflects on the life of the first.


Bishop witnesses work with refugees

Published: 22nd February 2017

Bishop Michael saw firsthand the grassroots relationships Christians are building with refugees in Germany.


New Assistant Bishop to be Appointed

Published: 4th January 2017

The 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.


A tun of care

Published: 13th February 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield gets a pint-sized look at chaplaincy.


He would walk 412 miles

Published: 10th February 2017

Peter Phillips is putting his best foot forward for charity - from Lichfield to Iona.


Grassroots Voices have their say

Published: 26th April 2017

A new project to give Wolverhampton people a voice has officially got off the ground.


Countdown to Vocations Sunday - 1

Published: 30th April 2017

Everyone is called.


Chaplain is On Fire

Published: 2nd July 2012

Curate gains community award for chaplaincy work with the fire service


Service to communities celebrated in Acton Trussell

Published: 7th February 2017

The work of local community groups was celebrated at a special service in Acton Trussell.


Bishop to visit local mosques

Published: 1st February 2017

The Bishop of Wolverhampton urges others to join him on Visit My Mosque Day.


Bishop calls for better refugee housing

Published: 1st February 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield says more must be done to support asylum seekers.


Pathways, Songlines and Footsteps

Published: 6th April 2017

What links Aboriginal dreams and a Mercian missionary?


Walking in hope: Bishop Michael's Easter Message

Published: 16th April 2017

Easter is about walking together in hope, says the Bishop of Lichfield.

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