Diocese ends investments in fossil fuel
Published: 16th February 2023Bishop Council members agree to fully divest from fossil fuel companes.
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Debbie takes on racial justice role
Published: 13th February 2023Canon Debbie Parks is the new Co-Convenor of the diocese's Racial Justice and Inclusion Task Group.
Bishop of Lichfield responds to General Synod vote
Published: 9th February 2023A statement from Bishop Michael following General Synod's vote to issue prayers to enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship and receive God’s blessing.
Innovation Funding supports church that has doubled in seven years
Published: 24th January 2023A Wolverhampton church that draws together multiple communities will develop its journey of discipleship and mission and be able to foster its intercultural activities.
LLF - a message from bishops in the Diocese of Lichfield
Published: 20th January 2023A letter to clergy and lay ministers in our diocese following this morning's College of Bishops' response to Living in Love & Faith.
Bishop Clive to retire
Published: 6th January 2023The Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Rt Revd Clive Gregory, has announced that he is to step down.
Be curious, be present, reimagine
Published: 4th January 2023The Difference course, designed and produced by Archbishop Justin Welby’s reconciliation team, is made up of five sessions exploring the power of faith to transform our relationships and heal division.
A Christmas welcome
Published: 20th December 2022The Bishop of Lichfield, in his Christmas message, implores people of faith and goodwill to give a warm welcome to all who need it.
Funding boost for St Mark's
Published: 16th December 2022The Stoke-on-Trent church - dubbed 'The Potter's Cathedral' - has received a grant for urgent stonework repairs.
New Bishop of Ebbsfleet announcement welcomed
Published: 16th December 2022The Revd Dr Rob Munro will be invited to become as assistant bishop in Lichfield Diocese.
A ton of goodness at Shropshire Churches Conference
Published: 9th December 2022Over 100 people gathered at Telford Minster for the first post-covid Shropshire Churches Conference.
New Chancellor installed
Published: 7th December 2022Dr Anthony Verduyn is the new Chancellor of the Diocese of Lichfield.
Dean of Lichfield to retire
Published: 5th December 2022The Very Revd Adrian Dorber will step down from Lichfield Cathedral on 31 March.
New Bishop of Oswestry announced
Published: 2nd December 2022The Revd Paul Thomas will minister across the West Midlands and south west of England to Traditional Catholic parishes.
Inaction is not an option
Published: 18th November 2022The Rt Hon Lord Paul Boateng urged Christians to fight racial justice as part of the “imperative to act” as followers of Jesus Christ.
Warm welcome at Lichfield fire station
Published: 11th November 2022A fire station and a parish church in Lichfield have combined to create a warm space for local people as winter approaches.
Celebration for churchyard excellence
Published: 7th November 2022Fifty churchyard volunteers gathered in Doxey for this year’s Churchyard Award Scheme’s celebration event. There were representatives from many of the 44 churches who participated in the scheme this year, as well as a team of 13 volunteer judges.
Committing afresh to unity
Published: 7th October 2022Bishops from the diocese join with other church leaders at a special summit.
Past Cases Review 2 published
Published: 5th October 2022The diocese has taken part in the most extensive review of safeguarding records ever by the Church of England.
Lord Boateng to speak at racial justice event
Published: 28th September 2022Lichfield Cathedral will host the landmark event to which all are welcome on 18 November.
Treena to be new Bishop's Chaplain
Published: 26th September 2022The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Treena Larkin as his new chaplain.
Crowds attend new King proclamation
Published: 12th September 2022People streamed to Lichfield Cathedral to hear the proclamation of King Charles III
Bishop of Lichfield pays tribute to Her Late Majesty The Queen
Published: 8th September 2022Bishop Michael gives thanks for Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
New Readers licensed
Published: 1st September 2022Ten people from churches across the diocese were commissioned for lay ministry at a special service at Lichfield Cathedral.
Church's stained glass future secured
Published: 23rd August 2022A National Lottery Heritage Fund grant has been awarded to St Mary's in Shrewsbury.
Diocesan Chancellor to step down
Published: 23rd August 2022Bishop Michael pays tribute to the Honourable Mr Justice Eyre who is resigning after more than ten years as Diocesan Chancellor.
Reflections on the Lambeth Conference
Published: 10th August 2022A letter from the bishops of Lichfield, Shrewsbury and Stafford
Churches celebrate Platinum Jubilee with special grants
Published: 27th July 2022A royal Bake Off in the Black Country was among the community events hosted by churches.
Pelsall publication picks up national award
Published: 26th July 2022St Michael's church magazine team have been recognized for their excellent work.
Clare joins Vocations & Training Team
Published: 15th July 2022Clare Whitney is our new Lay Ministerial and Learning Development Officer.
