News - Diocese of Lichfield

Diocese of Lichfield praised by independent safeguarding Audit

An independent audit of the safeguarding arrangements in the Church of England has commended the Diocese of Lichfield, saying 'The Diocese of Lichfield maintains an impressive openness and willingness to learn in the area of safeguarding. People have a genuine commitment to getting it right and the attitude to the audit was characterised by openness and a lack of defensiveness - everyone to whom the auditors spoke was both keen to learn and improve.'

Preaching and the Imagination

This month's Bishop's Wolverhampton Area Lecture was given by Canon Mark Oakley, chancellor of St Paul's Cathedral, London.

Bishops' plea for post-referendum unity

The bishops of Lichfield Diocese have written a joint letter to be read to parishes in the wake of last week's referendum.

New support for young adults, Fresh Expressions and pioneer ministry

The Revd David Cundill was welcomed to the Diocese this week as the new Deputy Director of Mission. He will work with parishes and pioneer ministers with a particular focus on supporting work under the Diocese's Reaching New Generations theme, particularly with reaching the 19-35 age group and Fresh Expressions.

99th Bishop of Lichfield named

The Right Reverend Dr Michael Ipgrave has been named as the new Bishop of Lichfield.

Neighbouring Course

What would it mean if we took seriously 'loving our neighbours?

Welcome Bishop Michael - in pictures

Following the announcement of Bishop Michael's appointment on the 10 Downing Street website yesterday morning, Bishop Michael made a whistle-stop tour of the diocese, ending at the St Chad's Day celebration at Lichfield Cathedral

Funerals - dead central to parish ministry

Fr Ron Farrell enthuses about funeral ministry as a vital part of the life and mission of the Church

Update 'A Church Near You' in June

If you do just one thing online, it should be to ensure your A Church Near You site is up-to-date.

Safeguarding seminars success

A new series of seminars for Safeguarding Coordinators has begun around the diocese with the first, held yesterday afternoon in Stafford, full to capacity.

St Chads Volunteer Programme celebrates a milestone

10 December 2014 was a very special day for the St Chads Volunteer Programme.

Good News for shoppers

A Christian Bag for Life is a simple idea that comes from Steve Ryder.

"Without Christ, you've got nothing."

It's my first time back at Neil Baldwin's place since our interview the week that Marvellous was released. There are plenty of new mementos on show in his Newcastle flat. The birds' cages have been spruced up beautifully, and the budgies look and sound magnificent.

Wolverhampton Faiths

On 27 - 30 November, a banner of unity will be taken around major places of worship of different faiths in the city. On the Sunday evening it will be presented to the Mayor as a pledge to the city of the peace and unity of all faiths.

Church Crawl with Bishop Clive

On Saturday 5th March up to 90 people at a time attended an event to mark the Licensing of the new Benefice of Burntwood, Chase Terrace, Chasetown and Hammerwich (known as the Burntwood Chase Team). Each church in turn held a part of the service, with some people going to all four.

Bishop Blends Coffee and Study

New Fairtrade Coffee launched at Selwyn Study Day

#NewRevs - 2016 Ordination in Lichfield Cathedral

Eleven new curates were ordained last Sunday in Lichfield Cathedral, marking the end of two or three years of training and the beginning of their parish ministry.

Raising the Roof Fund - success at Bushbury

Image of Revd Ian Poole, vicar standing outside St Mary's church, Bushbury

St Chad's Church in Shrewsbury becomes the first in the country to sign the Armed Forces Covenant.

St. Chad's Church in Shrewsbury has become the first church in the UK to sign the Armed Forces Covenant. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York signed the covenant in 2015 on behalf of the entire Church of England, but St Chad's is the first individual church to follow their lead.

Wolverhampton vicar represents church at Queen's Patron's Lunch in the Mall

One highlight of Her Majesty's ninetieth birthday celebrations this weekend is the The Patron's Lunch, a streetparty in the Mall on Sunday with 10,000 guests from the 600 charities and organisations of which the Queen is a Patron.