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Welcome to Lichfield Diocese

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

Signs of growth? In Autumn?

11th September 2025

Record numbers of people are beginning training for ministry this autumn. Seven were licensed as Lay Ministers last weekend, many graduates from the Chad Foundations course which sees an unprecedented 39 begin this month. And 18 potential clergy also begin ordination training this month.

Revd Laura Lenander to lead Telford Minster in future

1st September 2025

Once legal steps are completed, the Bishop of Lichfield has announced that he intends to appoint the Revd Laura Lenander as Leader of Telford Minster

Beginning and ending of life concerns

1st September 2025

A slightly abridged version of Bishop Michael’s Presidential Address to July 2025’s Diocesan Synod

Events

Wednesday 17th September
10:00am - 3:00pm -
Soul Food: Ways of Praying
Thursday 18th September
9:30am - 5:00pm -
Encountering Jesus
10:00am - 1:00pm -
FAM Committee

Vacancies

Development Worker (Young People)

Tipton St Matthew with St Martin and St Paul - Vicar

Children and Families Co-ordinator

Chad Blog

New every morning

12th September 2025

Although we think of September as the time when we ‘go back’ to school or to work after the holidays, can we ever 'go back' - asks Sam Rushton as she relocates (back) to Lichfield!

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The Bulletin

The Bulletin is our fortnightly news email for anyone involved in the running and leadership of churches, schools, chaplaincies and Fresh Expressions in the Diocese of Lichfield.

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A range of resources and support for ministers and diocesan staff.

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