Bishop Sarah is inviting parishes and individuals to support this year’s Good Friday Offering for the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East, which in 2026 is dedicated to the work of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza
“I know that I have been blessed over the last ten years to work in one of the friendliest, most down to earth and least pretentious parts of the Church of England; thank you from my heart.”
A special choral evensong at Lichfield Cathedral today celebrated two groups of people on the eve of St Chad's Day: 11 St Chad 's Medals were presented to honour laypeople who've made valuable contributions to the life of the diocese; and members of the Community of St Chad renewed their commitment for the coming year.
A special apple tree, re-discovered in the grounds of Much Wenlock Priory, home of Shropshire's patron saint, was planted this week at the Bishop of Shrewsbury's house.
Shropshire Day, commemorating St Milburga, falls on 23 February. The Bishop of Lichfield, he Bishop of Hereford, the Bishop of Shrewsbury and others marked it together in three locations in the presence of Anna Turner, HIs Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire.
The Church of England has confirmed the remaining £3.7 million towards a £5.9 million investment to strengthen Christian presence across Stoke‑upon‑Trent through its churches, schools, and community partnerships. Funding runs until 2032 and builds on work already making a real difference locally.
Shropshire Council commemorated HMD 2026 at Whitchurch CE Federation's junior school while Bishop Sarah attended the national commemoration in Westminster having preached on Holocaust and other genocides at the weekend.
'Be Yourself' was the phrase at the heart of the enigmatic personal message in the Charge given to the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury on her Confirmation of Election at St Paul's Cathedral. "Don't be yourself; but all we can do is to be ourselves."
The Revd Preb Romita Shrisunder, Bishop’s Director of Ordinands, has been appointed Canon for Community Outreach and Social Justice at Derby Cathedral.
Bishop Michael took up an invitation to write a New Year Message for local media, reproduced here.
The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield
Terror and Joy are on the Christmas watchlist of Rt Revd Matthew Parker, Bishop of Stafford
A Christmas Message from The Rt Revd Tim Wambunya, Bishop of Wolverhampton
There have been celebrations this month as Keele University Chapel reaches 60
Wednesbury's iconic church has seen new life grow through the congregations faithful determination and the help of Canon Missioner, Revd Preb Ben Whitmore, Interim Minister.
Two parishes in Newcastle-under-Lyme have been celebrating this autumn as they complete contrasting projects that both aim to strengthen faith and engage with their communities.
On the third anniversary, 7th November, of the reinstatement of the Shrine of St Chad in Lichfield Cathedral, Archbishop Bernard Longley, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham, gave this warm and fraternal homily in Lichfield Cathedral.
Bishop Stephen Koete, Bishop of Central Solomons, and Bishop Othnielson Gamutu, Assistant Bp of Central Melanesia, explore links.
‘Where is truth, trust and transparency today?’
This year’s season of Remembrance takes place against a backdrop of unfamiliar forces at work in our communities and world. This reflection, commended by the bishops, is offered to aid thinking prayer at this time.
Bishop Michael's Presidential Address to the November meeting of Diocesan Synod
This year's Selwyn Lecture, 'Where is Truth, Trust and Transparency Today?' will take place on 6 November in Lichfield Cathedral.
The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield has responded to the historic visit of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Camilla to The Vatican at which the King and Pope Leo XIII prayed together,
Lichfield Diocese is helping churchwardens, PCCs and congregations alike through the sometimes daunting time of vacancy, helping more of them to discover that it can also be a time of growth, opportunity and renewed confidence. Vacancy is a season in the life of every parish and Lichfield Diocese is working to make every season better.
Judges and the judged met last Saturday to celebrate the Churchyard Awards' 2025 crop of care for community and creation.
The life of St Paul and themes of redemption are the focus of a prison-inspired musical by Uttoxeter vicar, Revd Joe Cant that receives its world premier in the Staffordshire Moorlands this weekend.
Rt Revd Sarah Mullally, currently Bishop of London, nominated as 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. Read the comment of the Bishop of Lichfield made immediately after the announcement.
Professor Robert Beckford will headline at two Black History Month events organised by the diocese's GMH/UKME Ministers Network and partners at Queens Theological Foundation.
Staff gathered to mark a significant milestone for the second-longest serving member of staff.
Record numbers of people are beginning training for ministry this autumn. Seven were licensed as Lay Ministers last weekend, many graduates from the Chad Foundations course which sees an unprecedented 39 begin this month. And 18 potential clergy also begin ordination training this month.
