News


Katie's Goodbye

Published: 3rd July 2012

DAC sectary retires - hear Diocesan Synod tributes


New Clergy Ordained at Lichfield Cathedral

Published: 4th July 2012

On 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 2012

Baby postpones Curate's ordination


German Curates' Link Visit

Published: 25th August 2012

Projects' could find their way into German churches


Cafe's Party Call

Published: 7th September 2012

Volunteers take centre stage for celebrations


Readers Chalk Up Milestone

Published: 10th September 2012

Certificates are presented to recognise 25 years service


A Mercian Diocese

Published: 7th November 2016

"The Diocese of Mercia, this diocese, is a borderland diocese. Living in borderlands is risky business; crossing boundaries generates anxiety; that is why we need a culture, locally of informed risk-taking, and centrally of thoughtful permission-giving. " So says +Michael in his first presidential address to Diocesan Synod.


Former Finance Minster makes Shrewsbury Tick

Published: 28th February 2012

A former Finance Minister was among the speakers calling for openness and honesty in the tax affairs of multi-national companies at a campaign event in Shrewsbury


Bishop’s delight at RESTART of ex-offender service

Published: 18th January 2013

The Bishop of Lichfield has expressed his delight at news of today's re-launch of the RESTART service aimed at helping ex-offenders break free from criminal activity. The service is run by Stoke-on-Trent charity Saltbox.


October 2016

Published: 5th October 2016

Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month


Second Prayer Day for Diocese

Published: 13th February 2013

Ash Wednesday is latest to centre on growth theme


Diocesan Synod to hold open Women Bishops meeting

Published: 28th February 2013

Church members from across the Diocese of Lichfield are being invited to take part in a special meeting of the Diocesan Synod next month to discuss the way forward on the Church of England's women bishops legislation.


All Bishops Saddened by Vote

Published: 22nd November 2012

Each of the four bishops in the Lichfield Diocese has been speaking of their individual disappointment and concerns following the vote on women bishops


Choirs 'Re-Sounding' Success

Published: 30th October 2012

Three top off a record breaking season for St Peter's


Youth Get Prayer Special

Published: 15th November 2012

Churches prepare for November 30th Diocesan Day of Prayer for young people and children after Reaching New Generations gets go-ahead


BAME vocations celebration

Published: 21st October 2016

Over sixty people gathered in West Bromwich last night to hear about the ways people of black and minority ethnic groups can be encouraged to consider vocations in the Church of England.


Zoe's 'King Sized' Christmas Design

Published: 17th December 2012

Pupil sees her picture become a Christmas Card


Lichfield Diocese's reps reflect on General Synod

Published: 10th July 2013

The Church of England's General Synod met in York over the weekend, running through to Tuesday with full representation from this diocese.


The Chrism Eucharist

Published: 17th April 2014

One of the special but less widely understood services in the Church's calendar is the Chrism Eucharist which takes place in the cathedral of each diocese on the morning of Maundy Thursday.


Easter Decoded

Published: 18th April 2014

Easter Decoded. Revd Daniel Njuguna from Wednesbury explains the significance of Good Friday.


Christmas starts with Christ

Published: 19th December 2013

We all know it's Christmas, but what does that mean?


Easter Decoded

Published: 1st May 2014

Easter Decoded: Easter Sunday in 60 seconds, spoken by Reverend Lee Plummer.


Christmas starts with Christ

Published: 20th December 2013

Looking for the ideal Christmas gift?


Bishop Jonathan's Epiphany Message

Published: 6th January 2014

In his first video of 2014, the Bishop of Lichfield encourages all Christians to play to their strengths and be involved in the worshipping life of their church.


Easter Reflections by our Bishops

Published: 1st May 2014

"God has got heaven ready and open for us. It's really exciting to think that death is not the end." Bishop of Lichfield, Jonathan Gledhill gives his thoughts on Easter. "


Bishop Jonathan raises plight of Malaysia's Christians

Published: 9th January 2014

The Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, has raised the question of freedom of worship for Malaysia's Christians in a parliamentary question.


Sandwell Churches Link Project

Published: 1st May 2014

30+ Churches, 8+ denominations, 6 Towns, 3 Anglican dioceses, 2 Methodist Circuits = 1 church serving the poor. Sandwell Churches Link Project.


"Re-enchanting Christianity" by Revd Dave Tomlinson

Published: 13th January 2014

"Re-enchanting Christianity" is the subject of a lecture by Revd Dave Tomlinson at 10.00 on Monday 3rd February at the University of Wolverhampton.


Women Bishops: the view from General Synod

Published: 18th July 2014

The General Synod of the Church of England has given its final approval for women to become bishops in the Church of England. The vote in the General Synod on the measure was carried by the required two-thirds majority in the three constituent parts of the Synod: the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy and the House of Laity.


Doing us credit

Published: 20th January 2014

Shifnal is now served by a new FAIRshare Service Point.

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