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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

Bishop of Lichfield responds to HM the King's Vatican visit

24th October 2025

The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield has responded to the historic visit of HM King Charles III and HM Queen Camilla to The Vatican at which the King and Pope Leo XIII prayed together,

Supporting parishes through vacancy

15th October 2025

Lichfield Diocese is helping churchwardens, PCCs and congregations alike through the sometimes daunting time of vacancy, helping more of them to discover that it can also be a time of growth, opportunity and renewed confidence. Vacancy is a season in the life of every parish and Lichfield Diocese is working to make every season better.

Churchyard Awards celebrate together

15th October 2025

Judges and the judged met last Saturday to celebrate the Churchyard Awards' 2025 crop of care for community and creation.

Events

Tuesday 28th October
12:30pm - 2:00pm -
Churchwarden Cafe - Eco Church: the Next Steps
Saturday 1st November
9:30am - 2:00pm -
Diocesan Synod
Tuesday 4th November
11:00am - 12:00pm -
Coffee, Cake, and Chat with 12noon Prayer

Vacancies

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Chad Blog

Gratitude, Opportunity and Hope

15th October 2025

If money talks, let’s listen together to what it’s saying to Lichfield Diocese

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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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Wellbeing 

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

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