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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 LichfieldLichfield Diocese News 
Greater convenience comes to Llanyblodwel
20th April 2021
A £5,000 National Churches Trust Cornerstone Grant will help St Michael’s Church in Llanyblodwel pay for the installation of modern toilets allowing it to better serve the local community. Read More
Bishop of Stafford consecrated
20th April 2021
Matthew Parker is consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Stafford Read More
Bishops pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip
16th April 2021
The bishops of our diocese express sorrow at the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. Read MoreEvents Wednesday 21st April
2:00pm - 3:00pm Shaping for Mission Phase Two: Vision-Setting Session
Thursday 22nd April
10:00am - 12:00pm Modern Slavery Awareness Session
Friday 23rd April
7:00am Diocesan Day of Prayer (23-24 April from 7am to 7am)
7:30pm Greenhouse Gathering - STOKE
Monday 26th April
2:00pm - 3:00pm Shaping for Mission Phase Two: Vision-Setting Session
Tuesday 27th April
11:30am - 1:00pm Faith, Finance and Climate Change
7:30pm - 9:00pm Wolverhampton Area Mission and Pastoral Committee
Wednesday 28th April
11:00am FACS
7:30pm - 9:00pm Shaping for Mission Phase Two: Vision-Setting Session
7:30pm - 9:30pm Modern Slavery Awareness Session
Tuesday 4th May
9:30am - 1:00pm Worship that Connects
11:30am - 12:30pm Shaping for Mission Phase Two: Vision-Setting Session
Wednesday 5th May
10:00am - 12:00pm Shrewsbury Area Mission and Pastoral Committee
1:30pm Diocesan Advisory Committee
Thursday 6th May
10:00am - 4:00pm Community of Chaplains Gathering
10:00am - 12:00pm Modern Slavery Awareness Session
1:00pm - 2:00pm Shaping for Mission Phase Two: Vision-Setting Session
7:00pm - 9:00pm Stafford Area Mission and Pastoral Committee
Sunday 9th May
8:45am Love God, Love People: "Let's Talk About Money..."
Monday 10th May
10:00am Shaping for Mission: Vision-Setting Session
Tuesday 11th May
11:00am - 12:15pm Shaping for Mission: Vision-Setting Session
Wednesday 12th May
2:00pm - 3:00pm Shaping for Mission: Vision-Setting Session
7:30pm - 9:30pm Modern Slavery Awareness Session
Thursday 20th May
9:30am Bishop's Staff Meeting
10:00am - 12:00pm Modern Slavery Awareness Session
7:30pm - 9:00pm Greenhouse Gathering - WALSALL
Chad Blog 
Wistfully longing for the old certainties of lockdown?
24th March 2021
As we emerge blinking into the light of a post-Covid world, we need to be kind and generous to one another as we adjust to an uncertain future. Read More
Travelling together, metaphor, and devotion
1st March 2021
Pilgrimage is at its deepest a form of devotion. This holds true whether we are able to go on the traditional long walks together to do it, or not. ‘Pilgrimage of the mind’ is an equally ancient practice. Read MoreThe 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.
Spotlight
Bi-monthly printed magazine distributed to all churches in the diocese and also available online:
