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
Past Cases Review 2 published
5th October 2022
The diocese has taken part in the most extensive review of safeguarding records ever by the Church of England....
Lord Boateng to speak at racial justice event
4th October 2022
Lichfield Cathedral will host the landmark event to which all are welcome on 18 November....
Treena to be new Bishop's Chaplain
28th September 2022
The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Treena Larkin as his new chaplain....
Chad Blog
Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone.
27th September 2022
It's the month of new beginnings - new school and university terms. We usually think it's for the young, not those approaching retirement. Revd Charmaine Host asks us to think again....
Wellbeing
A range of resources and support for ministers and diocesan staff.