New church opens its doors
Published: 14th March 2022A pioneering church initiative at the heart of Telford has moved into its new central base after two years of grassroots growth in local communities.
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Serving in our powerlessness
Published: 14th March 2022A special message from St Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow, which was visited by a group from Lichfield Diocese in 2019.
Tributes paid to North Staffordshire priest
Published: 9th March 2022The Revd Jonathan Watkins, the Vicar of Knutton, has died.
First Arrivals on Two Kingdoms Way
Published: 2nd March 2022The first walkers have checked out the entire route from Lindisfarne to Lichfield, arriving on St Chads Day 2022.
Churches mobilise for Ukraine
Published: 28th February 2022People across the diocese are joining prayers and action for the war-stricken country.
New church moves into its building
Published: 25th February 2022A pioneering church initiative at the heart of Telford has moved into its new central base after two years of grassroots growth in local communities.
£20,000 gift sent to Matlosane
Published: 15th February 2022Support has been given to the Covid-hit Church in South Africa thanks to the generosity of people across our diocese.
Thanksgiving service for Bishop Jonathan
Published: 14th February 2022People are invited to remember the 98th Bishop of Lichfield at Lichfield Cathedral on 20 March.
Synod supports persecuted Church
Published: 14th February 2022General Synod unanimously back a motion - brought by Lichfield members - to condemn the persecution of Christians across the world.
Adam to say goodbye
Published: 7th February 2022Adam Edwards is leaving Transforming Communities Together to take on a national role with the Church Urban Fund.
Farewell to war hero Dick
Published: 4th January 2022The Revd Preb Dick Sargent - who played a key role in the D-Day landings - has died aged 97.
St Mark's secure almost £1m from Heritage Fund
Published: 17th December 2021St Mark's Church in Shelton will be the home of an ambitious community-focused project.
Christmas cannot be cancelled
Published: 15th December 2021The Bishop of Lichfield's Christmas message focuses on the power of grace.
Tributes paid to Keith
Published: 13th December 2021Much-loved former team rector and retired clergyman Keith Haywood has died aged 73.
Chad Pilgrims push on towards Lichfield
Published: 6th December 2021A 475-mile trek in the footsteps of St Chad has now covered almost 350 miles.
Churchyard Awards 2021
Published: 15th November 2021Gardeners and guardians gathered in Lichfield to hear the judges' conclusions.
Un-locking waterways chaplaincy
Published: 9th November 2021Over a hundred chaplains from around the country descended on Lichfield Cathedral last week to celebrate their ministry and commission new chaplains.
Tributes paid to Bishop Jonathan
Published: 2nd November 2021The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield from 2003-2015, died yesterday.
Encouraging the next generation
Published: 27th October 2021Members of Holy Trinity Church in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, celebrated their shared past and future during Black History Month.
Bishop of Lichfield backs City of Sanctuary
Published: 20th October 2021The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave is adding his support to those who want to welcome refugees and asylum seekers.
Tributes paid to Peter
Published: 15th October 2021One of the first recipients of the Chad Medal in the diocese has died.
Lisa leaps for charity
Published: 7th October 2021A West Bromwich curate with muscular dystophy is skydiving for a good cause.
School's new extension named after Sue
Published: 5th October 2021A Church school in Staffordshire has christened new rooms The Wedgwood Wing.
Megan collated at Minster
Published: 4th October 2021The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been collated as Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.
Chad pilgrims travel from Stoke to Lichfield
Published: 10th September 2021The Community of St Chad Pilgrimage took in the new statue of St Chad and marked farewells and new beginnings.
19 new lay ministers commissioned
Published: 6th September 2021New Readers from across the diocese were licensed at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday.
Bishop of Ebbsfleet statement
Published: 4th September 2021The Bishop of Lichfield responds to the Bishop of Ebbsfleet's decision to seek full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
New Prison Team launched
Published: 30th July 2021The Bishop of Lichfield is part of a new team to strengthen work in prisons.
Give Thanks appeal passes £5,000 target
Published: 28th July 2021People donate to Christian Aid to pass on the blessing of their vaccination.
Places of Welcome back for cuppas and company
Published: 15th July 2021Volunteers across the Midlands are re-mobilising in churches and other community hubs to offer connection for the isolated.
