Bishop urges churches to rise to Coronavirus challenge
Published: 16th March 2020Churches have a key role to play in communities across the region, says the Bishop of Lichfield.
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New post to help churches fight modern slavery
Published: 12th March 2020Debbie Huxton will work with churches across the diocese in an exciting new partnership.
Tributes to Bishop David
Published: 11th March 2020The former Bishop of Gloucester David Bentley has died, after many years of service in Lichfield.
Cathedral appoints new Canon Chancellor
Published: 9th March 2020The Revd Dr Gregory Platten is Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor.
Many waters cannot quench love
Published: 3rd March 2020The Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Revd Sarah Bullock, reflects on the recent floods in Shropshire.
Unsung heroes celebrated at cathedral
Published: 3rd March 2020Volunteers from local churches receive St Chad's Medals from the Bishop of Lichfield.
Royal honour for Shropshire priest
Published: 2nd March 2020A vicar from Shropshire has been appointed as Chaplain to the Queen.
Tributes paid to Sue
Published: 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
Published: 17th February 2020Acorns Children's Hospice in Walsall and South African clergy familes will benefit from this year's appeal.
Offering a warm welcome
Published: 11th February 2020Funding from county councillors means even more people can benefit from Places of Welcome.
Rugeley counselling service celebrates 2nd anniversary
Published: 4th February 2020A free community counselling service based at a Rugeley church has worked with over 100 people.
Diocese strengthens links with Church of Ireland
Published: 4th February 2020Closer relations with the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross will develop following Brexit.
Assurances over ongoing relationship despite Brexit
Published: 31st January 2020Our sister diocese in Northern Germany send their prayers and thoughts on the eve of Brexit.
Past cases review makes progress
Published: 28th 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
Published: 27th January 2020Our bishops respond to the House of Bishops' statement on Civil partnerships.
Welcome Bishop Jan
Published: 27th 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
Published: 27th 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.
Making whole-ness and the wilderness
Published: 24th January 2020During the vacancy for bishop of Stafford, archdeacons write some of the monthly bishops' pastoral letters
Walk with Bishop Michael
Published: 24th January 2020People are being invited to join the Bishop of Lichfield on a walk which will call at ten churches in rural mid-Staffordshire on 8 and 9 February.
Tackling modern slavery in the Black Country
Published: 24th January 2020A new post will ensure a more coordinated approach to tackling modern slavery across the Black Country.
Anticipating Advent across Europe
Published: 21st January 2020Christians from Midlands and German churches commit to peace and justice.
Support new MPs in prayer
Published: 10th December 2019The Bishops of Lichfield Diocese urge Christians to assure their new MP of their prayers.
Bishop Geoff and Ann say goodbye
Published: 25th November 2019The Bishop of Stafford bids farewell by putting the spotlight on local good news.
Calls for repentance over antisemitism
Published: 21st November 2019New teaching document shines an unflinching light on the Christian-Jewish relationship.
Churchyards take centre stage
Published: 20th November 2019Life-giving churchyards across the diocese celebrated at annual awards.
New Wolverhampton team embark
Published: 18th November 2019Two archdeacons are commissioned for new roles in the south of the diocese.
Climate change at Selwyn Lecture
Published: 14th November 2019The Bishop of Sheffield explores the challenge of climate breakdown in the light of Genesis.
Telford New Church on a mission
Published: 23rd October 2019The Revd Matt Beer is licensed to lead a new model of church in Telford.
Sarah steps down
Published: 14th October 2019Sarah Schofield steps down as Bishop's Adviser For Women In Ministry.
Farewell gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann
Published: 30th September 2019People are invited to contribute to a leaving gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann Annas.
