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'Safe Space' for LGBT Christians

Last Updated: 31st January 2020

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


Diocese stands with Japan

Last Updated: 16th March 2017

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


New Bishop's Chaplain Named

Last Updated: 12th March 2017

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


New Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral

Last Updated: 11th March 2017

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


Special Ones

Last Updated: 14th March 2017

A month after Valentines Day, Clare Spooner reflects on another special status.


Bishop's Lent Appeal launched

Last Updated: 1st March 2017

People can make a difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in the 2017 Bishop's Lent Appeal.


Building bridges on St Chad's Day

Last Updated: 28th February 2017

This St Chad's Day, the Bishop of Lichfield urges people to cross barriers.


Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad

Last Updated: 28th February 2017

In the March Bishop's Blog, the 99th Bishop of Lichfield reflects on the life of the first.


Bishop witnesses work with refugees

Last Updated: 22nd February 2017

Bishop Michael saw firsthand the grassroots relationships Christians are building with refugees in Germany.


New Assistant Bishop to be Appointed

Last Updated: 4th January 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Right Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, will be appointing the Right Revd Rod Thomas, Bishop of Maidstone, as an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Lichfield.


A tun of care

Last Updated: 13th February 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield gets a pint-sized look at chaplaincy.


He would walk 412 miles

Last Updated: 10th February 2017

Peter Phillips is putting his best foot forward for charity - from Lichfield to Iona.


Grassroots Voices have their say

Last Updated: 26th April 2017

A new project to give Wolverhampton people a voice has officially got off the ground.


Countdown to Vocations Sunday - 1

Last Updated: 30th April 2017

Everyone is called.


Chaplain is On Fire

Last Updated: 2nd July 2012

Curate gains community award for chaplaincy work with the fire service


Service to communities celebrated in Acton Trussell

Last Updated: 7th February 2017

The work of local community groups was celebrated at a special service in Acton Trussell.


Bishop to visit local mosques

Last Updated: 1st February 2017

The Bishop of Wolverhampton urges others to join him on Visit My Mosque Day.


Bishop calls for better refugee housing

Last Updated: 1st February 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield says more must be done to support asylum seekers.


Pathways, Songlines and Footsteps

Last Updated: 6th April 2017

What links Aboriginal dreams and a Mercian missionary?


Walking in hope: Bishop Michael's Easter Message

Last Updated: 16th April 2017

Easter is about walking together in hope, says the Bishop of Lichfield.


Holocaust Memorial Day at Lichfield Cathedral

Last Updated: 27th January 2017

Survivors of Nazi and Rwandan holocaust were the focus of today's events.


Building church together

Last Updated: 16th February 2017

Bishop Michael responds to yesterday's General Synod vote on the House of Bishops' Report.


Foundations from failure

Last Updated: 1st July 2017

Bishop Mark, Homer Simpson, and Churchill on failure.


Thanksgiving Service and tributes for Bishop Keith

Last Updated: 12th April 2017

The Thanksgiving Service for the Rt Revd Keith Sutton will take place on 10 May at Lichfield Cathedral.


December 2016

Last Updated: 12th December 2016

Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month


Lichfield Cathedral commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day

Last Updated: 24th January 2017

Lichfield Cathedral marks Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday, with Bishop Michael giving a lecture.


Fruitful time with YMCA

Last Updated: 6th February 2017

A fruitful time was had by all at North Staffordshire YMCA's latest Community Meal.


Fighting slavery together

Last Updated: 23rd January 2017

Churches are getting involved in the fight against modern slavery across Wolverhampton and the Black Country.


Jill Saward Funeral

Last Updated: 11th January 2017

The funeral of Jill Saward will take place at Lichfield Cathedral at 12 noon on Tuesday, 17 January.


Pilgrims Together to a Better Kingdom

Last Updated: 1st January 2017

In his New Year message, the Bishop of Lichfield talks about crossing boundaries in 2017.

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