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Published: 28th June 2013Open Door Project gives children chance to explore
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In light of the explosive device found over the weekend at a mosque in Walsall, the Bishop of Wolverhampton has made the following comment:
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.
Over the past two weeks, the Bishop of Lichfield has had a huge amount of correspondence from those wanting to defend the traditional definition of marriage when the bill is voted on in the House of Lords tomorrow.
The recent lifting of reporting restrictions on a series of trials for sexual abuse, child prostitution and trafficking in Telford have highlighted the vulnerability of young people in a number of ways for which church members, neighbours and schools shou
There is sadness in the Diocese of Lichfield as news of the sudden death of The Very Revd Keith Jukes, Dean of Ripon Cathedral at the age of 59.
Having been present for the State Opening of Parliament at which the Queen announced the government's plans for legislation, Bishop Jonathan concentrated on caring for the disadvantaged.
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, is delighted to announce today the appointment of Canon Simon Baker to the post of Archdeacon of Lichfield and Rector of the United Benefice of St Michael & St Mary Lichfield with St John Wall.
Retuning project comes to conclusion with Easter peal
The Community of St Chad met at the beginning of the month to celebrate its first anniversary as the first full biography of St Chad was launched
"There are inaccuracies in the Report that has been put forward to the regulator of the Mid Staffs NHS Foundation Trust which reflect a lack of understanding about Stafford and the difficulties many face in accessing other hospitals in the region" he says
Church members from across the Diocese of Lichfield are being invited to take part in a special meeting of the Diocesan Synod next month to discuss the way forward on the Church of England's women bishops legislation.
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.
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.
Ash Wednesday is latest to centre on growth theme
The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield, outlines his 2013 Lent Appeal
Pupils gather to congratulate MBE award
Music scholar set to take on role
The Bishop of Lichfield has expressed his delight at news of today's re-launch of the RESTART service aimed at helping ex-offenders break free from criminal activity. The service is run by Stoke-on-Trent charity Saltbox.
Ven Chris Liley to step down from his post in May
Radio adverts go on air to 180,000 listeners
Customers respond to hamper appeal for vulnerable
Video story of how a Stoke-on-Trent Lay Minister turned fiction into fact
Pupil sees her picture become a Christmas Card
Shrewsbury church wants to hear people's answer to 'All I want for Christmas'
The Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Rt Revd Clive Gregory has described the chicane of emotions he sped through as a motoring fine dropped on his doormat.
Each of the four bishops in the Lichfield Diocese has been speaking of their individual disappointment and concerns following the vote on women bishops
The Bishop of Lichfield calls the result 'unwelcome' and against the vast majority of CofE members wishes
Churches prepare for November 30th Diocesan Day of Prayer for young people and children after Reaching New Generations gets go-ahead
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has welcomed the announcement that the Rt Revd Justin Welby, currently Bishop of Durham, will be the new Archbishop of Canterbury.