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Thanksgiving service for Bishop Jonathan

Published: 14th February 2022

People are invited to remember the 98th Bishop of Lichfield at Lichfield Cathedral on 20 March.


Synod supports persecuted Church

Published: 14th February 2022

General Synod unanimously back a motion - brought by Lichfield members - to condemn the persecution of Christians across the world.


Adam to say goodbye

Published: 7th February 2022

Adam Edwards is leaving Transforming Communities Together to take on a national role with the Church Urban Fund.


Farewell to war hero Dick

Published: 4th January 2022

The Revd Preb Dick Sargent - who played a key role in the D-Day landings - has died aged 97.


St Mark's secure almost £1m from Heritage Fund

Published: 17th December 2021

St Mark's Church in Shelton will be the home of an ambitious community-focused project.


Christmas cannot be cancelled

Published: 15th December 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield's Christmas message focuses on the power of grace.


Tributes paid to Keith

Published: 13th December 2021

Much-loved former team rector and retired clergyman Keith Haywood has died aged 73.


Chad Pilgrims push on towards Lichfield

Published: 6th December 2021

A 475-mile trek in the footsteps of St Chad has now covered almost 350 miles.


Churchyard Awards 2021

Published: 15th November 2021

Gardeners and guardians gathered in Lichfield to hear the judges' conclusions.


Un-locking waterways chaplaincy

Published: 9th November 2021

Over a hundred chaplains from around the country descended on Lichfield Cathedral last week to celebrate their ministry and commission new chaplains.


Tributes paid to Bishop Jonathan

Published: 2nd November 2021

The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield from 2003-2015, died yesterday.


Encouraging the next generation

Published: 27th October 2021

Members of Holy Trinity Church in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, celebrated their shared past and future during Black History Month.


Bishop of Lichfield backs City of Sanctuary

Published: 20th October 2021

The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave is adding his support to those who want to welcome refugees and asylum seekers.


Tributes paid to Peter

Published: 15th October 2021

One of the first recipients of the Chad Medal in the diocese has died.


Lisa leaps for charity

Published: 7th October 2021

A West Bromwich curate with muscular dystophy is skydiving for a good cause.


School's new extension named after Sue

Published: 5th October 2021

A Church school in Staffordshire has christened new rooms The Wedgwood Wing.


Megan collated at Minster

Published: 4th October 2021

The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been collated as Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.


Chad pilgrims travel from Stoke to Lichfield

Published: 10th September 2021

The Community of St Chad Pilgrimage took in the new statue of St Chad and marked farewells and new beginnings.


19 new lay ministers commissioned

Published: 6th September 2021

New Readers from across the diocese were licensed at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday.


Bishop of Ebbsfleet statement

Published: 4th September 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield responds to the Bishop of Ebbsfleet's decision to seek full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.


New Prison Team launched

Published: 30th July 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield is part of a new team to strengthen work in prisons.


Give Thanks appeal passes £5,000 target

Published: 28th July 2021

People donate to Christian Aid to pass on the blessing of their vaccination.


Places of Welcome back for cuppas and company

Published: 15th July 2021

Volunteers across the Midlands are re-mobilising in churches and other community hubs to offer connection for the isolated.


Pilgrimage to span Two Kingdoms

Published: 30th June 2021

A 475-pilgrimage to Lichfield in St Chad's footsteps begins in Lindisfarne this weekend.


Megan to be new Archdeacon of Stoke

Published: 27th June 2021

The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been named as the next Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.


Tribute paid to Les

Published: 24th June 2021

Popular parish priest Les Rees has died at the age of 71.


Meet the #NewRevs2021

Published: 22nd June 2021

16 curates will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.


Making nature count in churchyards

Published: 15th June 2021

Children got stuck into nature in a week of activities at a Pelsall church.


New Pioneer Minister for Stoke-on-Trent

Published: 14th June 2021

Catherine Matlock to take on new role in Hanley and across the city.


Pat to be new DAC Chair

Published: 9th June 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Preb Pat Hawkins to key church buildings role.

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