News


Michael's round the Wrekin challenge

Published: 18th June 2020

College chaplain Michael Horton is going up and down the mountain 64 times to raise money for Severn Hospice.


Lichfield Cathedral re-opens for prayer on Monday

Published: 12th June 2020

The historic worship site will be open 2.30pm-4.30pm every day from 15 June for private prayer.


Kate Zoomed into Bradley post!

Published: 9th June 2020

A Black Country church has virtually welcomed it's new priest-in-charge after she was licensed online.


'God is inspiring us to do things differently'

Published: 3rd June 2020

Shrewsbury priest Yejide Peters speaks of her heartbreak and hope at the unrest in her US homeland.


Shifnal Helps

Published: 1st June 2020

Over 1,000 calls have been answered by a church-based emergency phone line.


Churches' foodbank lifeline

Published: 12th May 2020

Over 1,000 people were fed in March and April thanks to Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank.


Ministers can re-enter church buildings

Published: 6th May 2020

The 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

Published: 1st May 2020

Bus driver Robert Vassell, who goes to church in Wolverhampton, is offering reassurance to passengers.


Helpline bringing villages together

Published: 30th April 2020

A parish church office has become the hub of community coordination thanks to a new helpline.


Royal garden appointment for Wendy

Published: 17th April 2020

A Shropshire woman and five others have been recognised for their community efforts by The Queen.


Inspirational Stewart dies

Published: 20th April 2020

The Revd Stewart Tyler - who ministered to many despite Motor Neurone Disease - has died aged 76.


Bishop Michael's Easter Message 2020

Published: 7th April 2020

The Bishop of Lichfield reflects on the new challenges and opportunities of Easter this year.


Virtual Prayer Wall and 'Light a candle' at Lichfield Cathedral

Published: 30th March 2020

Offering creative new ways for people to express their faith.


Bishop urges churches to rise to Coronavirus challenge

Published: 16th March 2020

Churches have a key role to play in communities across the region, says the Bishop of Lichfield.


New post to help churches fight modern slavery

Published: 12th March 2020

Debbie Huxton will work with churches across the diocese in an exciting new partnership.


Cathedral appoints new Canon Chancellor

Published: 9th March 2020

The Revd Dr Gregory Platten is Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor.


Unsung heroes celebrated at cathedral

Published: 3rd March 2020

Volunteers from local churches receive St Chad's Medals from the Bishop of Lichfield.


Many waters cannot quench love

Published: 3rd March 2020

The Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Revd Sarah Bullock, reflects on the recent floods in Shropshire.


Royal honour for Shropshire priest

Published: 2nd March 2020

A vicar from Shropshire has been appointed as Chaplain to the Queen.


Tributes paid to Sue

Published: 24th February 2020

Sue Egerton, diocesan Mothers' Union President, has died after battling a long illness. Her funeral is on 3 March.


Climate change at Selwyn Lecture

Published: 14th November 2019

The Bishop of Sheffield explores the challenge of climate breakdown in the light of Genesis.


Assurances over ongoing relationship despite Brexit

Published: 31st January 2020

Our sister diocese in Northern Germany send their prayers and thoughts on the eve of Brexit.


Diocese strengthens links with Church of Ireland

Published: 4th February 2020

Closer relations with the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross will develop following Brexit.


Offering a warm welcome

Published: 11th February 2020

Funding from county councillors means even more people can benefit from Places of Welcome.


Past cases review makes progress

Published: 28th January 2020

The 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 2020

Our bishops respond to the House of Bishops' statement on Civil partnerships.


'Safe Space' for LGBT Christians

Published: 20th March 2017

Bishop Michael is setting up a consultation group for LGBT Christians to share their views.


Prayer for Holocaust Memorial Day

Published: 27th January 2020

The 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 2020

During the vacancy for bishop of Stafford, archdeacons write some of the monthly bishops' pastoral letters


Welcome Bishop Jan

Published: 27th January 2020

The 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.

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