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A Stoke supermarket worker who helped keep food on our plates will participate in the Church of England’s national online service.

Downing Street confirms Matthew Parker, current Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent, will become bishop.

15 new deacons will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.

‘Everyone is made in the image of God’ - Christians with disabilities lead powerful national online service

Transforming Communities Together's financial resilience team has grown to help those who need support.

University Chaplains across the diocese look forward to welcoming students at the start of the strangest term ever - and advise on ways to thrive.

11th September 2020

The Bishop of Lichfield visited 27 churches named after St Chad as he walked across the diocese.

An occupational therapist recently asked me a really good question that got me thinking

A lockdown project bringing together classic car enthusiasts has been shortlisted alongside motoring legends Le Mans and Goodwood racetracks.

Appointments and Departures 20th August 2020

No service plan should be expected to survive contact with the congregation...

Residential care homes involve a community of residents and relatives, and staff – and Care home communities have been particularly impacted by Covid-19 restrictions.

The Bishop of Lichfield is on a trek to all churches in the diocese named after his ancient predecessor.

A major expansion of a training will help churches support those hit hard financially by Covid-19.

Shallowford House and Dovedale House are both taking bookings now.

Churches looking out for seasonal workers and criminal exploitation

A church-based community project which has helped thousands of people is set to continue into the future.

Latest Appointments and Departures

St Paul's CofE Primary School is recognised by the Carnegie Centre Of Excellence For Mental Health In Schools.

Bishop Clive's pastoral letter for August 2020

Bishop Michael’s pastoral letter for July 2020

The Revd Dr Sharon Prentis will help the diocese focus on "full participation and justice".

The Bishop of Lichfield welcomes the Government's announcement that public worship and weddings can restart on 4 July.

On Windrush Day, the Bishop of Lichfield writes about the debt we owe and the urgent work still to do to tackle racism and discrimination.

Responses to the pandemic in our partner dioceses

College chaplain Michael Horton is going up and down the mountain 64 times to raise money for Severn Hospice.

Latest appointments and departures

The historic worship site will be open 2.30pm-4.30pm every day from 15 June for private prayer.

The untold experience of pandemic Britain - and how you can bring it to light