Welcome to the Church of England in a large area of the Midlands which has a population of over 2 million, including Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, the Black Country and northern Shropshire. Lichfield is a vibrant and diverse diocese, a mixture of urban and rural with almost 600 churches and over 200 Church schools. Thank you for visiting our website. Read more.
The Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave
Bishop of Lichfield
Lichfield Diocese News
A village remembers the day the dump went up
28th November 2024
Staffordshire communities were at the heart of the largest explosion in the UK. And a link via a vicar's trainset....
Teacher’s mission in Stoke via China and Sri Lanka
26th November 2024
Alex Wolvers, who currently works within the Education Team at Lichfield Diocese, will lead the work of ‘Encounter,’ the first of two key appointments planned in the seven-year programme to revitalise the Christian presence in Stoke on Trent funded by up to £5.9m by the Church of England....
Safeguarding every Sunday
14th November 2024
The resignation of Archbishop Justin this week is a stark reminder of just how important our safeguarding practice and policy is in all our churches. The Lessons Learnt Review into the horrific abuse by the late John Smyth is a reminder of the lifelong effects on victims and survivors, and we pray for them....
Chad Blog
Love is enough
2nd December 2024
Young carers, a politician and a little fund-raising put a song in Bishop Sarah's heart at the start of Advent....
Wellbeing
A range of resources and support for ministers and diocesan staff.