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Children got stuck into nature in a week of activities at a Pelsall church.

Catherine Matlock to take on new role in Hanley and across the city.

The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Preb Pat Hawkins to key church buildings role.

Churches are invited stand against hatred on Srebrenica Memorial Sunday 11 July

Bishop Sarah's thoughts for June's Chad Blog

The parliament and councils of the Church of England are up for election this year - Julie Jones explains:

The Bishop of Lichfield says the Church needs to respond courageously to the report of the Archbishops' Anti-Racism Task Force.

A £5,000 National Churches Trust Grant will help St Michael’s Church in Llanyblodwel pay for the modern toilets allowing to better serve the local community.

Matthew Parker is consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Stafford

16th April 2021

The bishops of our diocese express sorrow at the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

Six people from across the diocese were recogised with 'Maundy money' from the Queen.

The Bishop of Lichfield looks back on a candle mishap and forward in hope.

At a recent dementia-friendly churches local network meeting, we shared personal experiences of dementia. What had been the impact for us? What had motivated us to continue to take action on dementia now?

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.

Mary Thomas is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser for Women in Ministry.

Dennis Ede's funeral took place yesterday.

‘Warm Welcome’ dementia is a group run by the churches in Newport for anyone living with dementia and memory problems. The group has been awarded a ‘High Sheriff of Shropshire’ Award, given to groups or individuals who have contributed to their local community.

3rd March 2021

The diocese has partnered with Christian Aid to help people pass on the blessing of Covid jabs.

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.

Zoe Corney finds some have welcomed the changes to church life brought about by the pandemic.

Dementia-friendly Churches Enabler, Sarah Thorpe brings news from the eastern tip of the diocese

The Bishop of Lichfield and other senior church leaders are targeting Covid vaccination misinformation

The Diocese is sad to announce the death on the of the former Archdeacon of Stoke Dennis Ede on January 23rd 2021 aged 89 years.

Find out why a couple from Barlaston Church became foster carers - and how you can get involved.

Over 500 people were welcomed into community base at a Stoke-on-Trent church on its first day as a vaccination centre.

Listening to survivors of abuse is key to independent safeguarding review.

Matthew Parker will be licensed as Episcopal Vicar for the Stafford Area on 28 January.

12th January 2021