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Sign up for St Chad Pilgrimage

There's only a week left to register for an historic pilgrimage from Birmingham to Lichfield.


Unique partnership to encourage Deaf Church

Susan Myatt becomes the Deaf Chaplain for the Diocese thanks to a new partnership.


Bishop condemns 'blasphemous' cross use

The Bishop of Wolverhampton condemns the use of a cross in a Britain First protest.


Encouraged by Festival

Musicians from across the country came together at Shallowford House near Stone on Sunday as part of Encourage Festival.


22 new curates ordained

11 deacons were ordained on Saturday and 11 on Sunday at Lichfield Cathedral.


Shrewsbury Abbey gets Lottery boost

The historic building has received a £216,900 National Lottery grant.


Appointment of Persian woman as bishop welcomed

Bishop Michael congratulates Canon Guli Francis-Dehqani - the first Bishop of Loughborough.


Meole Brace trio set for ordination

A Shrewsbury church will celebrate the ordination of three new curates.


Tackling homelessness together

People from faith groups came together to act on rising homelessness in the West Midlands.


Wedgwood backs Places of Welcome campaign

Pottery giant Wedgwood supports the crowdfunding campaign which offers a warm welcome.


Congregation of Classic Cars

Over 50 vehicles help ignite a fresh expression of church for car lovers.


New Prebendaries named

Three new Prebendaries will be installed in Lichfield Cathedral during Evensong on Sunday 13 November.


Working together for the Common Good

A Church project creates a striking community art piece inspired by Jo Cox MP.


Help spread Places of Welcome

Back a new crowdfunding campaign to offer a warm welcome.


Bishop in Llanyblodwell

The Bishop of Lichfield visited a far-flung corner of the Diocese to see a unique church.


Reach for the Spires

Efforts to save redundant church go to new heights.


Gill shocked by OBE

The headteacher at a Stoke Church School is 'honoured' with Queen's recognition.


Bishop welcomes Woolwich pilgrims

Bishop Michael welcomes visitors from his ex-diocese at the centre of the recent terror attack.


Life-givers highlighted at funerals conference

Pioneering work from Lichfield Diocese featured in national conference


Rabbi and Bishop in conversation

The Bishop of Lichfield and a leading Rabbi engaged in debate in Whittington.


Historic new centre celebrations in Matlosane

People from our diocese joined hundreds celebrate an historic new centre in South Africa.


Lloyd Cooke is new Cathedral Council chair

Lloyd Cooke has been appointed as the new Chairman of Lichfield Cathedral Council.


'Prayer Warrior' Marion dies aged 109

Bishop Michael pays tribute to Stoke-on-Trent 'prayer warrior' Marion Rowson.


Honour among Chaplains as well as Parish Priests

The Bishop of Lichfield has today announced the names of six diocesan clergy who will be honoured with the title Prebendary.


Stoke-on-Trent - a city for the future

Bishop Geoff backs Stoke-on-Trent's bid for UK City of Culture 2021 on BBC Radio 4.


Former Bishop of Lichfield dies

The former Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Keith Sutton, has died aged 82.


'Safe Space' for LGBT Christians

Bishop Michael is setting up a consultation group for LGBT Christians to share their views.


Diocese stands with Japan

Diocesan Synod remembered the 17,000 people who died in the Japanese Tsunami.


New Bishop's Chaplain Named

The Revd Dr Rebecca Lloyd will be the Bishop of Lichfield's new chaplain.


New Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral

Andrew Stead is named as the new Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral.

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