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New lay ministers celebrated

The Bishop of Lichfield admits 14 new lay ministers to office at a special service.


Backpacks blessed at Berkswich

Students and their bags get a blessing at a special back-to-school service.


Kilimanjaro climb in memory of Bishop

The grandsons of a popular Lichfield bishop are taking on a charity challenge.


Places of Welcome spreading in Tamworth

There are now five Places of Welcome in Tamworth with more to follow.


Offering a warm welcome thanks to £15,000 grant

Places of Welcome are spreading across Lichfield District.


Bishop Mark says goodbye

Bishop Mark bid farewell to the diocese at a packed service in Shrewsbury.


Farewell gift for Bishop Mark and Mandy

People across the Diocese are invited to contribute to Bishop Mark and Mandy's leaving gift.


Easter reflections in BSL

An Easter reflection using British Sign Language.


Uniform bank returns

Over 130 children were kitted out in school uniform in Chell Parish last year.


NHS Prayer Walk gets underway

A 180-mile prayer pilgrimage for the NHS sets off from Stafford.


Thy Kingdom Come begins in Burton

Bishop Michael joins Christians in Burton on Ascension Day as Thy Kingdom Come launches.


Diocese stands with Manchester

Lichfield Diocese stands with Manchester following Monday's terrorist attack.


Bid farewell but Bishop still Stoked

City of Culture bid worthwhile


Loving Black Country Families

Ground-breaking project brings Black Country churches and charities together.


Armed Forces Covenant signed

The Diocese pledges its support to the Armed Forces community across the Midlands.


Dementia Friendly first for diocese

Lichfield diocese is the first nationally to be recognised as a dementia-friendly community.


Come and see stunning memorial

A striking stained glass memorial window in Stoke-on-Trent is on display for all to see.


Giving life

Christians across the Diocese are being urged to become organ donors as part of their giving.


Sabah Partnership renewed

The Dioceses of Lichfield and Sabah have formally renewed their partnership.


Near Neighbours celebrate together

People come together to celebrate the good work of Near Neighbours in the Black Country.


Yellow Ribbon cut at new charity base

Making a positive difference to the lives of people leaving prison.


Spreading Places of Welcome

Places of Welcome initiative now at 200 venues as new enabler appointed.


Bishop beams in from Singapore

Bishop Michael speaks about common mission across the globe in a video address from Singapore.


Selwyn Study Day 2017: Called Together

Hundreds of people reflected on the nature of vocation at the annual Selwyn Lecture.


Community engagement grows faith

A survey in Lichfield Diocese shows getting involved in community life is key to discipleship.


New St Chad's Volunteer commissioned

From Penang to Shropshire.


Joining to end modern slavery

Lichfield Diocese is at the heart of a new project fighting modern slavery.


Young ordinands on the rise

Almost a third of new ordinands in Lichfield Diocese are young people.


Deaf Chaplain Susan commissioned

The Revd Susan Myatt is licensed as Diocesan Advisor to the Deaf Church.


Breaking barriers for people with disabilities

The Revd Zoe Heming becomes the Diocese's Enabling Church Advisor.

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