News


Unique partnership to encourage Deaf Church

Published: 16th August 2017

Susan Myatt becomes the Deaf Chaplain for the Diocese thanks to a new partnership.


Bishop condemns 'blasphemous' cross use

Published: 14th August 2017

The Bishop of Wolverhampton condemns the use of a cross in a Britain First protest.


De-stress or distress?

Published: 1st August 2017

A time to unwind and de-stigmatise


Encouraged by Festival

Published: 27th July 2017

Musicians from across the country came together at Shallowford House near Stone on Sunday as part of Encourage Festival.


22 new curates ordained

Published: 2nd July 2017

11 deacons were ordained on Saturday and 11 on Sunday at Lichfield Cathedral.


John steps down after 40 years

Published: 3rd July 2017

Former interfaith advisor retires from parish ministry.


Shrewsbury Abbey gets Lottery boost

Published: 3rd July 2017

The historic building has received a £216,900 National Lottery grant.


Appointment of Persian woman as bishop welcomed

Published: 11th July 2017

Bishop Michael congratulates Canon Guli Francis-Dehqani - the first Bishop of Loughborough.


Meole Brace trio set for ordination

Published: 29th June 2017

A Shrewsbury church will celebrate the ordination of three new curates.


Tackling homelessness together

Published: 29th June 2017

People from faith groups came together to act on rising homelessness in the West Midlands.


Wedgwood backs Places of Welcome campaign

Published: 27th June 2017

Pottery giant Wedgwood supports the crowdfunding campaign which offers a warm welcome.


Congregation of Classic Cars

Published: 23rd June 2017

Over 50 vehicles help ignite a fresh expression of church for car lovers.


Working together for the Common Good

Published: 20th June 2017

A Church project creates a striking community art piece inspired by Jo Cox MP.


St Chad's godly death

Published: 16th June 2017

Bishop Michael reflects on a death well died.


Help spread Places of Welcome

Published: 15th June 2017

Back a new crowdfunding campaign to offer a warm welcome.


Bishop in Llanyblodwell

Published: 15th June 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield visited a far-flung corner of the Diocese to see a unique church.


Reach for the Spires

Published: 12th June 2017

Efforts to save redundant church go to new heights.


Gill shocked by OBE

Published: 20th June 2017

The headteacher at a Stoke Church School is 'honoured' with Queen's recognition.


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.


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.


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.

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