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There are care homes across the diocese and some of these have been particularly hard hit by the Coronavirus...

Challenge and change, conversations and connections

Over 1,000 people were fed in March and April thanks to Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank.

The Bishop of Lichfield has written to all clergy and ministers with new guidance on them returning to church buildings.

Bus driver Robert Vassell, who goes to church in Wolverhampton, is offering reassurance to passengers.

A parish church office has become the hub of community coordination thanks to a new helpline.

Glimpses of a parallel world

The Revd Stewart Tyler - who ministered to many despite Motor Neurone Disease - has died aged 76.

A Shropshire woman and five others have been recognised for their community efforts by The Queen.

Appointments and Departures

The Bishop of Lichfield reflects on the new challenges and opportunities of Easter this year.

This time of lockdown has the feeling of a Narnian season: it is always spring, but never Easter.

Offering creative new ways for people to express their faith.

Churches have a key role to play in communities across the region, says the Bishop of Lichfield.

Debbie Huxton will work with churches across the diocese in an exciting new partnership.

The former Bishop of Gloucester David Bentley has died, after many years of service in Lichfield.

The Revd Dr Gregory Platten is Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor.

A remarkable display of ecumenical unity gives a germ of hope grounded in reality

Appointments and Departures

The Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Revd Sarah Bullock, reflects on the recent floods in Shropshire.

Volunteers from local churches receive St Chad's Medals from the Bishop of Lichfield.

A vicar from Shropshire has been appointed as Chaplain to the Queen.

March begins with two significant Saints' Days, people renowned for humility and kindness

Sue Egerton, diocesan Mothers' Union President, has died after battling a long illness. Her funeral is on 3 March.

Appointments and Departures

Acorns Children's Hospice in Walsall and South African clergy familes will benefit from this year's appeal.

In summer 2018, I led a Dementia-Friendly Churches Training Day in Guernsey. It’s wonderful to hear from St Saviour’s Church there about the next steps they’ve taken

Funding from county councillors means even more people can benefit from Places of Welcome.

A free community counselling service based at a Rugeley church has worked with over 100 people.

Closer relations with the Diocese of Cork, Cloyne and Ross will develop following Brexit.