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Julian returns as Archdeacon of Walsall

Julian Francis is moving across the West Midlands to be Archdeacon of Walsall.


Support new MPs in prayer

The Bishops of Lichfield Diocese urge Christians to assure their new MP of their prayers.


Bishop Geoff and Ann say goodbye

The Bishop of Stafford bids farewell by putting the spotlight on local good news.


Calls for repentance over antisemitism

New teaching document shines an unflinching light on the Christian-Jewish relationship.


New Wolverhampton team embark

Two archdeacons are commissioned for new roles in the south of the diocese.


Churchyards take centre stage

Life-giving churchyards across the diocese celebrated at annual awards.


Climate change at Selwyn Lecture

The Bishop of Sheffield explores the challenge of climate breakdown in the light of Genesis.


Telford New Church on a mission

The Revd Matt Beer is licensed to lead a new model of church in Telford.


Sarah steps down

Sarah Schofield steps down as Bishop's Adviser For Women In Ministry.


Farewell gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann

People are invited to contribute to a leaving gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann Annas.


Mothers' Union celebrates

The transformational work of the Mothers' Union is heralded at Lichfield Cathedral.


Thousands join in climate action

Thousands of people across the diocese called for climate justice.


Monastic and parish life meet

Anglican monk Peter Allan is starting a new life in a Shropshire parish.


Churches rally for Climate Action Day

Dozens of events are planned in churches and schools across the diocese.


St Mark's secures Lottery support

Stoke-on-Trent church has a funding lifeline to help it reach out to the community.


Archdeacon Sue commissioned into new role

The Venerable Sue Weller is installed as Archdeacon Missioner of Lichfield.


Children call for climate justice at cathedral event

Hundreds of schoolchildren will call for climate justice on 20 September.


Celebrating a warm welcome in Lichfield District

Dozens of volunteers gather to celebrate Places of Welcome in Lichfield and beyond.


25 years on - roundtable reflections

Reflections on the journey to and from the ordination of women in our Diocese.


25 years on - first women priested in Lichfield Diocese

The first women were made priests at Lichfield Cathedral on 23 April 1994.


We had hoped...

This Easter, the first Easter: Bishop Michael's reflection


New lay ministers commissioned

17 people were commissioned at a special service at Lichfield Cathedral.


Prayers for Notre Dame community

Bishop Michael urges prayers for the community of Notre Dame and Paris


Church supports people with Parkinson's

Church outreach to Parkinson's sufferers in Stoke-on-Trent has led to a conference.


Bishop signs open letter on Brexit

The Bishop of Lichfield joins others in voicing concerns about a 'no-deal' Brexit.


New Chad statue to welcome pilgrims

St Chad is to be immortalised with new public artwork to mark his 1,350th anniversary.


Lent Appeal to help vulnerable women

Hearing first hand about how vulnerable women will benefit from the Bishop's Lent Appeal.


Transforming poverty through the silver screen

I, Daniel Blake and the bible come together thanks to a Wolverhampton curate.


Farsi Christians celebrate Communion in mother tongue

A Wolverhampton church takes part in the national launch of Holy Communion in Persian.


From New York to Shropshire

New York priest Yejide Peters has begun a new role in the heart of Shrewsbury.

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