What is the Lent Appeal? The Bishop's Lent Appeal is an annual invitation to people and parishes around the diocese to give generously to projects within the diocese and around the world. As we think about the 2014 appeal, here's a glimpse into what it achieves.
Mia Smith left the north-east of England and a career as a midwife and nurse to bring up her family, and moved to Shropshire as her husband moved jobs.
Ian Hislop on religious TV.
Richard Hill recounts his hour selling the Big Issue.
Growing Leaders was the theme of the Bishop's Lent Appeal in 2013. In distributing the overseas half of the funds raised, great care, joy and gratitude have been found.
The Rt Revd Alan Smith, the former Area Bishop of Shrewsbury between 2001 & 2009, was introduced to the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 November.
Shrewsbury church wants to hear people's answer to 'All I want for Christmas'
The Church of England Central Education Trust (CECET) launched on March 25th in Lichfield: a ground-breaking institution in UK education.
11am on the 11th day of the 11th month - and the nation stops to remember.
Ven Chris Liley to step down from his post in May
As the shops begin to proclaim the season of consumer fever, we are taking a moment to reflect back on an unusual celebration of God's generous provision.
In more than one place in the Diocese of Lichfield, the Church of England and the YMCA are working closely together to meet the spiritual needs of the homeless.
Open Door Project gives children chance to explore
Shropshire Light was an all-age conference that attracted national attention, especially Lord Carey's speech.
A sponsored walk from Milton Church to Lichfield Cathedral in Holy Week 2014.
In Dementia Awareness Week, Sarah Thorpe shares her experience.
Hodnet Deanery curate Revd Zoe Heming was Fern Britton's guest on Radio 2's Good Morning Sunday this week.
A 15-year ministry as a prison chaplain and voluntary work spanning many years has been recognized by the Queen today in her birthday honours, with the award of an MBE to Jane Newsome. Jane, who served almost all her ministry in the diocese of Lichfield, first as prison chaplain at Stoke Heath Prison, where she was co-ordinating chaplain and then as Managing Chaplain of Swinfen Hall. Both were young offenders' institutions for young men.
Bishop Michael's 'Season of Welcome' begins on Thursday 15 September, culminating in his formal Installation and celebrating a Diocesan Eucharist on Saturday 24 September.
Displays will link with Ann Morisy lecture
The story of one of this year's new ordinands
Rector's 12 hour sleep out amongst the gargoyles raises £1,000 towards repairs.
Route around UK includes stops in Diocese
John Maddison retires from Warden of Readers in the Diocese - tributes paid
The Bishop of Lichfield and the Dean of Lichfield Cathedral installed three new Prebendaries on Saturday afternoon.
Bishop Jonathan looks beyond the January gloom in his Epiphany Message.
The Bishop of Lichfield, The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill was among the guests present for the launch of Marriage Week UK last night. 'After an intense day of meetings in the House of Bishops, it was lovely to hear good news'
Summer shows provide opportunity - See video
Statistics for 2012 show that the number of young people (under 30s) accepted for training for the Church of England ministry last year was 113, 22% of the total.
Revd Dr Anthony Moore is to be Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor