The Vicar's Wife gives the secret to domestic sainthood
A vicar's wife from West Bromwich will today launch her book 'The Ministry of a Messy House: Grace in Place of Guilt' at an event in Birmingham's biggest Christian bookshop. See Video
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Grace trumps Law as kitchen boy becomes youngest cleric in Church of England history
He grew up in Kent. He spent a year in Devon, and another in north London. Here endeth the biography of Chris Hassell. Almost.
Local vicar elected to attend House of Bishops
Barlaston vicar Jane Tillier has been elected as one of eight female clergy nationwide who will attend the House of Bishops.
Shropshire Light
Shropshire Light | A day conference for Christians across Shropshire. Former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey will be the keynote speaker. See video of last year's conference.
Shawbury residents enjoy fruits of town and church working together
An unloved area on the edge of Shawbury has become a pleasant space for the community thanks to a project by the local parish council working with the Diocese of Lichfield. As well as tidying derelict land, paths have been laid enabling access for all. See video.
Howzat?! Lichfield Clergy in Cricket scorcher
The Diocese of Lichfield battled the Diocese of London yesterday in the final of the 2013 Church Times Cricket Cup.
Confirmation at Messy Church
In October 2013, the first Confirmation service took place in a Messy Church congregation in the Diocese of Lichfield. See Video
Reaching New Generations
Reaching New Generations is one of the key themes of this diocese and the title of a series of celebrations around the diocese this month. Video
Delivering babies, buildings and, soon, baptisms
Mia Smith left the north-east of England and a career as a midwife and nurse to bring up her family, and moved to Shropshire as her husband moved jobs.
I’m a believer
Ian Hislop on religious TV.
Festive Question Time
Shrewsbury church wants to hear people's answer to 'All I want for Christmas'
CECET launch to boost church schools
The Church of England Central Education Trust (CECET) launched on March 25th in Lichfield: a ground-breaking institution in UK education.
Archdeacon Announces Retirement
Ven Chris Liley to step down from his post in May
All is safely gathered in
As the shops begin to proclaim the season of consumer fever, we are taking a moment to reflect back on an unusual celebration of God's generous provision.
God is my Refuge
In more than one place in the Diocese of Lichfield, the Church of England and the YMCA are working closely together to meet the spiritual needs of the homeless.
Telford First is All Action
Open Door Project gives children chance to explore
Walking for a warmer church
A sponsored walk from Milton Church to Lichfield Cathedral in Holy Week 2014.
MBE for Lichfield Prison Chaplain
A 15-year ministry as a prison chaplain and voluntary work spanning many years has been recognized by the Queen today in her birthday honours, with the award of an MBE to Jane Newsome. Jane, who served almost all her ministry in the diocese of Lichfield, first as prison chaplain at Stoke Heath Prison, where she was co-ordinating chaplain and then as Managing Chaplain of Swinfen Hall. Both were young offenders' institutions for young men.
The start of Bishop Michael's ministry in Lichfield Diocese
Bishop Michael's 'Season of Welcome' begins on Thursday 15 September, culminating in his formal Installation and celebrating a Diocesan Eucharist on Saturday 24 September.
Scaffolder supports building communities
The story of one of this year's new ordinands
New Canons loosed in Cathedral
The Bishop of Lichfield and the Dean of Lichfield Cathedral installed three new Prebendaries on Saturday afternoon.
Church Tent's Festival Date
Summer shows provide opportunity - See video
Twenty year high for young priests
Statistics for 2012 show that the number of young people (under 30s) accepted for training for the Church of England ministry last year was 113, 22% of the total.
New Canon Chancellor Named for Cathedral
Revd Dr Anthony Moore is to be Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor
Remembering Nelson Mandela
People across the diocese are giving thanks for the life of Nelson Mandela, whose life has transformed the nation of South Africa, and influenced generations all around the world.
Wolves Faith Leaders Encourage Prime Minister
Nine Leaders representing Christians, Buddists, Hindus, Jews Muslims and Sikhs have together sent a letter to David Cameron supporting the government's decision to host a 'Hunger Summit' and place hunger on the G8 agenda this weekend.
Listen to God
Anglican and Catholic bishops, united in their support for the poor, visited Stoke-on-Trent foodbank as part of the #ListenToGod campaign led by Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols.
Clergy in Good Standing to be honoured
...with seats at Lichfield Cathedral The Bishop of Lichfield and Chapter of its Cathedral have announced seven new recipients of the title Prebendary.
New Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being
Revd Preb Dr Jane Tillier appointed Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being
Bishops react to Francis Report
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill and the Bishop of Stafford have been reflecting on the Francis Report into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.