Lichfield Cathedral re-opens for prayer on Monday
Last Updated: 12th June 2020The historic worship site will be open 2.30pm-4.30pm every day from 15 June for private prayer.
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Kate Zoomed into Bradley post!
Last Updated: 9th June 2020A Black Country church has virtually welcomed it's new priest-in-charge after she was licensed online.
Bishop welcomes church buildings re-opening for individual prayer
Last Updated: 23rd June 2020The Bishop of Lichfield responds to the Government's announcement that churches may re-open for private prayer next week.
'God is inspiring us to do things differently'
Last Updated: 3rd June 2020Shrewsbury priest Yejide Peters speaks of her heartbreak and hope at the unrest in her US homeland.
Shifnal Helps
Last Updated: 1st June 2020Over 1,000 calls have been answered by a church-based emergency phone line.
Churches' foodbank lifeline
Last Updated: 12th May 2020Over 1,000 people were fed in March and April thanks to Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank.
Ministers can re-enter church buildings
Last Updated: 7th May 2020The Bishop of Lichfield has written to all clergy and ministers with new guidance on them returning to church buildings.
Key worker Robert shares faith in national service
Last Updated: 1st May 2020Bus driver Robert Vassell, who goes to church in Wolverhampton, is offering reassurance to passengers.
Helpline bringing villages together
Last Updated: 30th April 2020A parish church office has become the hub of community coordination thanks to a new helpline.
Inspirational Stewart dies
Last Updated: 20th April 2020The Revd Stewart Tyler - who ministered to many despite Motor Neurone Disease - has died aged 76.
Royal garden appointment for Wendy
Last Updated: 27th April 2020A Shropshire woman and five others have been recognised for their community efforts by The Queen.
Bishop Michael's Easter Message 2020
Last Updated: 7th April 2020The Bishop of Lichfield reflects on the new challenges and opportunities of Easter this year.
Virtual Prayer Wall and 'Light a candle' at Lichfield Cathedral
Last Updated: 30th March 2020Offering creative new ways for people to express their faith.
Bishop urges churches to rise to Coronavirus challenge
Last Updated: 25th March 2020Churches have a key role to play in communities across the region, says the Bishop of Lichfield.
New post to help churches fight modern slavery
Last Updated: 12th March 2020Debbie Huxton will work with churches across the diocese in an exciting new partnership.
Tributes to Bishop David
Last Updated: 12th December 2023The former Bishop of Gloucester David Bentley has died, after many years of service in Lichfield.
Cathedral appoints new Canon Chancellor
Last Updated: 9th March 2020The Revd Dr Gregory Platten is Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor.
Many waters cannot quench love
Last Updated: 3rd March 2020The Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Revd Sarah Bullock, reflects on the recent floods in Shropshire.
Unsung heroes celebrated at cathedral
Last Updated: 9th March 2020Volunteers from local churches receive St Chad's Medals from the Bishop of Lichfield.
Royal honour for Shropshire priest
Last Updated: 2nd March 2020A vicar from Shropshire has been appointed as Chaplain to the Queen.
Tributes paid to Sue
Last Updated: 24th February 2020Sue Egerton, diocesan Mothers' Union President, has died after battling a long illness. Her funeral is on 3 March.
Bishop's Lent Appeal to support vulnerable families
Last Updated: 5th July 2021Acorns Children's Hospice in Walsall and South African clergy familes will benefit from this year's appeal.
Offering a warm welcome
Last Updated: 12th February 2020Funding from county councillors means even more people can benefit from Places of Welcome.
Rugeley counselling service celebrates 2nd anniversary
Last Updated: 20th February 2024A free community counselling service based at a Rugeley church has worked with over 100 people.
Diocese strengthens links with Church of Ireland
Last Updated: 12th February 2020Closer relations with the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross will develop following Brexit.
Assurances over ongoing relationship despite Brexit
Last Updated: 12th February 2020Our sister diocese in Northern Germany send their prayers and thoughts on the eve of Brexit.
Past cases review makes progress
Last Updated: 31st January 2020The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, outlines progress to date in Lichfield Diocese.
House of Bishops' statement on Civil Partnerships
Last Updated: 31st January 2020Our bishops respond to the House of Bishops' statement on Civil partnerships.
Welcome Bishop Jan
Last Updated: 30th January 2020The Bishop of Repton is moving on from the Diocese of Derby to become Residentiary Canon (House for Duty) at Lichfield Cathedral and Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Lichfield.
Prayer for Holocaust Memorial Day
Last Updated: 30th January 2020The Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ), chaired by the Bishop of Lichfield, is asking churches around the UK to join in prayer ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day.
