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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

Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations in Shropshire and London

29th January 2026

Shropshire Council commemorated HMD 2026 at Whitchurch CE Federation's junior school while Bishop Sarah attended the national commemoration in Westminster having preached on Holocaust and other genocides at the weekend.

Director of Ordinands receives her own new call

25th January 2026

The Revd Preb Romita Shrisunder, Bishop’s Director of Ordinands, has been appointed Canon for Community Outreach and Social Justice at Derby Cathedral.

Change, resolutions and church

7th January 2026

Bishop Michael took up an invitation to write a New Year Message for local media, reproduced here.

Events

Friday 30th January
6:30pm - 9:00pm -
Any Questions?
Saturday 31st January
10:00am - 12:30pm -
Bible Studies: Discipleship in the Old Testament
Tuesday 3rd February
1:30pm - 3:00pm -
Dementia-Friendly Churches Local: Shropshire and Telford

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Chad Blog

Gratitude

13th January 2026

New Year is a good time to be looking back and forward. Archdeacon Liz Jackson echoes the prayer 'For all that has been, thank you. For all that is to come, yes!' in the context of money and the mission of our parishes.

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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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