News


Gill shocked by OBE

Published: 20th June 2017

The headteacher at a Stoke Church School is 'honoured' with Queen's recognition.


Help spread Places of Welcome

Published: 15th June 2017

Back a new crowdfunding campaign to offer a warm welcome.


Bishop in Llanyblodwell

Published: 15th June 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield visited a far-flung corner of the Diocese to see a unique church.


Reach for the Spires

Published: 12th June 2017

Efforts to save redundant church go to new heights.


Bishop welcomes Woolwich pilgrims

Published: 12th June 2017

Bishop Michael welcomes visitors from his ex-diocese at the centre of the recent terror attack.


Life-givers highlighted at funerals conference

Published: 8th June 2017

Pioneering work from Lichfield Diocese featured in national conference


NHS Prayer Walk gets underway

Published: 26th May 2017

A 180-mile prayer pilgrimage for the NHS sets off from Stafford.


Thy Kingdom Come begins in Burton

Published: 25th May 2017

Bishop Michael joins Christians in Burton on Ascension Day as Thy Kingdom Come launches.


Diocese stands with Manchester

Published: 24th May 2017

Lichfield Diocese stands with Manchester following Monday's terrorist attack.


Hundreds gather to 'Come Follow Christ'

Published: 22nd May 2017

People from throughout the Diocese gathered at Lichfield Cathedral to celebrate together.


Armed Forces Covenant signed

Published: 18th May 2017

The Diocese pledges its support to the Armed Forces community across the Midlands.


Dementia Friendly first for diocese

Published: 17th May 2017

Lichfield diocese is the first nationally to be recognised as a dementia-friendly community.


Giving life

Published: 10th May 2017

Christians across the Diocese are being urged to become organ donors as part of their giving.


Near Neighbours celebrate together

Published: 3rd May 2017

People come together to celebrate the good work of Near Neighbours in the Black Country.


Grassroots Voices have their say

Published: 26th April 2017

A new project to give Wolverhampton people a voice has officially got off the ground.


Over 150 Places of Welcome

Published: 24th April 2017

The latest Place of Welcome to open in Lichfield sees the national total pass 150.


Rabbi and Bishop in conversation

Published: 19th April 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield and a leading Rabbi engaged in debate in Whittington.


Walking in hope: Bishop Michael's Easter Message

Published: 16th April 2017

Easter is about walking together in hope, says the Bishop of Lichfield.


Thanksgiving Service and tributes for Bishop Keith

Published: 12th April 2017

The Thanksgiving Service for the Rt Revd Keith Sutton will take place on 10 May at Lichfield Cathedral.


Bishop joins church leaders on pilgrimage

Published: 11th April 2017

Bishop Michael joined two new Church Rectors on an urban pilgrimage through Stoke-on-Trent.


Lloyd Cooke is new Cathedral Council chair

Published: 10th April 2017

Lloyd Cooke has been appointed as the new Chairman of Lichfield Cathedral Council.


'Prayer Warrior' Marion dies aged 109

Published: 6th April 2017

Bishop Michael pays tribute to Stoke-on-Trent 'prayer warrior' Marion Rowson.


Stoke-on-Trent - a city for the future

Published: 27th March 2017

Bishop Geoff backs Stoke-on-Trent's bid for UK City of Culture 2021 on BBC Radio 4.


Former Bishop of Lichfield dies

Published: 24th March 2017

The former Bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Keith Sutton, has died aged 82.


'Safe Space' for LGBT Christians

Published: 20th March 2017

Bishop Michael is setting up a consultation group for LGBT Christians to share their views.


Diocese stands with Japan

Published: 16th March 2017

Diocesan Synod remembered the 17,000 people who died in the Japanese Tsunami.


New Bishop's Chaplain Named

Published: 12th March 2017

The Revd Dr Rebecca Lloyd will be the Bishop of Lichfield's new chaplain.


New Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral

Published: 11th March 2017

Andrew Stead is named as the new Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral.


Grassroots Voices, City Shapers coordinator appointed

Published: 8th March 2017

A coordinator has been appointed to an exciting new project that will give Wolverhampton people a direct voice in shaping the future of services within their city.


Bishop's Lent Appeal launched

Published: 1st March 2017

People can make a difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in the 2017 Bishop's Lent Appeal.

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