News


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.


Building bridges on St Chad's Day

Published: 28th February 2017

This St Chad's Day, the Bishop of Lichfield urges people to cross barriers.


Bishop witnesses work with refugees

Published: 22nd February 2017

Bishop Michael saw firsthand the grassroots relationships Christians are building with refugees in Germany.


Building church together

Published: 16th February 2017

Bishop Michael responds to yesterday's General Synod vote on the House of Bishops' Report.


A tun of care

Published: 13th February 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield gets a pint-sized look at chaplaincy.


He would walk 412 miles

Published: 10th February 2017

Peter Phillips is putting his best foot forward for charity - from Lichfield to Iona.


Fruitful time with YMCA

Published: 6th February 2017

A fruitful time was had by all at North Staffordshire YMCA's latest Community Meal.


Bishop to visit local mosques

Published: 1st February 2017

The Bishop of Wolverhampton urges others to join him on Visit My Mosque Day.


Bishop calls for better refugee housing

Published: 1st February 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield says more must be done to support asylum seekers.


Holocaust Memorial Day at Lichfield Cathedral

Published: 27th January 2017

Survivors of Nazi and Rwandan holocaust were the focus of today's events.


Tributes to first Archdeacon of Walsall

Published: 24th January 2017

Former Archdeacon of Walsall Tony Sadler has died, leading to warm tributes.

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