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Making nature count in churchyards

Last Updated: 15th June 2021

Children got stuck into nature in a week of activities at a Pelsall church.


New Pioneer Minister for Stoke-on-Trent

Last Updated: 14th June 2021

Catherine Matlock to take on new role in Hanley and across the city.


Pat to be new DAC Chair

Last Updated: 11th June 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Preb Pat Hawkins to key church buildings role.


Remembering Srebrenica

Last Updated: 1st June 2021

Churches are invited stand against hatred on Srebrenica Memorial Sunday 11 July


Struggling to be holy

Last Updated: 24th May 2021

Bishop Sarah's thoughts for June's Chad Blog


Synods and saints – could it be you?

Last Updated: 13th May 2021

The parliament and councils of the Church of England are up for election this year - Julie Jones explains:


From Lament To Action

Last Updated: 27th April 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield says the Church needs to respond courageously to the report of the Archbishops' Anti-Racism Task Force.


Greater convenience comes to Llanyblodwel

Last Updated: 22nd April 2021

A £5,000 National Churches Trust Grant will help St Michael’s Church in Llanyblodwel pay for the modern toilets allowing to better serve the local community.


Bishop of Stafford consecrated

Last Updated: 30th April 2021

Matthew Parker is consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Stafford


Appointments and Departures 19 April 2021

Last Updated: 19th April 2021

16th April 2021


Bishops pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip

Last Updated: 16th April 2021

The bishops of our diocese express sorrow at the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.


Church and community servants honoured on Maundy Thursday

Last Updated: 12th April 2021

Six people from across the diocese were recogised with 'Maundy money' from the Queen.


Bishop Michael's Easter Message 2021

Last Updated: 31st March 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield looks back on a candle mishap and forward in hope.


What motivates action on dementia?

Last Updated: 26th March 2021

At a recent dementia-friendly churches local network meeting, we shared personal experiences of dementia. What had been the impact for us? What had motivated us to continue to take action on dementia now?


Wistfully longing for the old certainties of lockdown?

Last Updated: 24th March 2021

As we emerge blinking into the light of a post-Covid world, we need to be kind and generous to one another as we adjust to an uncertain future.


Mary takes on advocacy role

Last Updated: 18th March 2021

Mary Thomas is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser for Women in Ministry.


Farewell to former Archdeacon Dennis

Last Updated: 18th March 2021

Dennis Ede's funeral took place yesterday.


Warm Welcome High Sheriff's Award

Last Updated: 20th June 2022

Warm Welcome dementia is a group run by the churches in Newport for anyone living with dementia and memory problems. The group has been awarded a High Sheriff of Shropshire Award, given to groups or individuals who have contributed to their local community.


Appointments and Departures

Last Updated: 3rd March 2021

3rd March 2021


Give thanks for your vaccination!

Last Updated: 8th March 2021

The diocese has partnered with Christian Aid to help people pass on the blessing of Covid jabs.


Travelling together, metaphor, and devotion

Last Updated: 1st March 2021

Pilgrimage is at its deepest a form of devotion. This holds true whether we are able to go on the traditional long walks together to do it, or not. ‘Pilgrimage of the mind’ is an equally ancient practice.


Different life, different church, different worship

Last Updated: 26th February 2021

Zoe Corney finds some have welcomed the changes to church life brought about by the pandemic.


Heart of Tamworth Memory Café

Last Updated: 20th June 2022

Dementia-friendly Churches Enabler, Sarah Thorpe brings news from the eastern tip of the diocese


Bishop backs Covid vaccination campaign

Last Updated: 19th February 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield and other senior church leaders are targeting Covid vaccination misinformation


RIP The Venerable Dennis Ede

Last Updated: 18th February 2021

The Diocese is sad to announce the death on the of the former Archdeacon of Stoke Dennis Ede on January 23rd 2021 aged 89 years.


Finding a home in Stoke-on-Trent

Last Updated: 12th February 2021

Find out why a couple from Barlaston Church became foster carers - and how you can get involved.


Church community hub opens for vaccinations

Last Updated: 1st February 2021

Over 500 people were welcomed into community base at a Stoke-on-Trent church on its first day as a vaccination centre.


Review wants to hear from survivors

Last Updated: 18th January 2022

Listening to survivors of abuse is key to independent safeguarding review.


Bishop of Stafford update

Last Updated: 3rd February 2021

Matthew Parker will be licensed as Episcopal Vicar for the Stafford Area on 28 January.


Appointments and Departures

Last Updated: 21st January 2021

12th January 2021

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