Saint brought to book as community celebrates
Published: 15th March 2013The Community of St Chad met at the beginning of the month to celebrate its first anniversary as the first full biography of St Chad was launched
News
Bishop opposes report on Stafford Hospital
Published: 11th March 2013"There are inaccuracies in the Report that has been put forward to the regulator of the Mid Staffs NHS Foundation Trust which reflect a lack of understanding about Stafford and the difficulties many face in accessing other hospitals in the region" he says
Farewell to Board
Published: 1st March 2013Three are praised for their work on Education Board
Diocesan Synod to hold open Women Bishops meeting
Published: 28th February 2013Church 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.
Twenty year high for young priests
Published: 28th February 2013Statistics for 2012 show that the number of young people (under 30s) accepted for training for the Church of England ministry last year was 113, 22% of the total.
Bishops react to Francis Report
Published: 15th February 2013The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill and the Bishop of Stafford have been reflecting on the Francis Report into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.
Second Prayer Day for Diocese
Published: 13th February 2013Ash Wednesday is latest to centre on growth theme
'Growing Leadership'-the Bishop's 2013 Lent Appeal
Published: 13th February 2013The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield, outlines his 2013 Lent Appeal
Bishop says ‘I do’
Published: 8th February 2013The Bishop of Lichfield, The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill was among the guests present for the launch of Marriage Week UK last night. 'After an intense day of meetings in the House of Bishops, it was lovely to hear good news'
Dorothy's School Honour
Published: 4th February 2013Pupils gather to congratulate MBE award
Installation of New Chancellor
Published: 29th January 2013Music scholar set to take on role
Bishop’s delight at RESTART of ex-offender service
Published: 18th January 2013The 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.
Another Way
Published: 8th January 2013Bishop Jonathan looks beyond the January gloom in his Epiphany Message.
The Expectation of Christmas
Published: 2nd January 2013The Expectation of Christmas
Archdeacon Announces Retirement
Published: 23rd December 2012Ven Chris Liley to step down from his post in May
Churches Go Commercial
Published: 20th December 2012Radio adverts go on air to 180,000 listeners
Cafe's Christmas Cheer
Published: 19th December 2012Customers respond to hamper appeal for vulnerable
Lay Minister Applies Training at the Coalface
Published: 18th December 2012Video story of how a Stoke-on-Trent Lay Minister turned fiction into fact
Zoe's 'King Sized' Christmas Design
Published: 17th December 2012Pupil sees her picture become a Christmas Card
Census Figures ‘Not Surprising’
Published: 11th December 2012New head count method shows 46,000 members of churches in the Diocese
Festive Question Time
Published: 5th December 2012Shrewsbury church wants to hear people's answer to 'All I want for Christmas'
Advent is just the ticket for quick Bishop
Published: 3rd December 2012The Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Rt Revd Clive Gregory has described the chicane of emotions he sped through as a motoring fine dropped on his doormat.
Diocese Prays for Young
Published: 30th November 2012A 24-hour day of prayer begins as churches look to attract young people
From Potteries to China
Published: 26th November 2012Venerable Godfrey Stone, Archdeacon of Stoke, to 'retire' next summer.
All Bishops Saddened by Vote
Published: 22nd November 2012Each of the four bishops in the Lichfield Diocese has been speaking of their individual disappointment and concerns following the vote on women bishops
Bishop 'Deeply Disappointed' Over Synod Decision
Published: 21st November 2012The Bishop of Lichfield calls the result 'unwelcome' and against the vast majority of CofE members wishes
Youth Get Prayer Special
Published: 15th November 2012Churches prepare for November 30th Diocesan Day of Prayer for young people and children after Reaching New Generations gets go-ahead
Bishop welcomes new Archbishop of Canterbury
Published: 9th November 2012The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has welcomed the announcement that the Rt Revd Justin Welby, currently Bishop of Durham, will be the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
Wednesfield Churches could win national Art prize
Published: 9th November 2012A trio of churches in Wednesfield will hear on Monday whether they have won a £10,000 competition to commission new art.
Choirs 'Re-Sounding' Success
Published: 30th October 2012Three top off a record breaking season for St Peter's