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Church Tent's Festival Date

Summer shows provide opportunity - See video

Twenty year high for young priests

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.

New Canon Chancellor Named for Cathedral

Revd Dr Anthony Moore is to be Lichfield Cathedral's new Canon Chancellor

Remembering Nelson Mandela

People across the diocese are giving thanks for the life of Nelson Mandela, whose life has transformed the nation of South Africa, and influenced generations all around the world.

Wolves Faith Leaders Encourage Prime Minister

Nine Leaders representing Christians, Buddists, Hindus, Jews Muslims and Sikhs have together sent a letter to David Cameron supporting the government's decision to host a 'Hunger Summit' and place hunger on the G8 agenda this weekend.

Listen to God

Anglican and Catholic bishops, united in their support for the poor, visited Stoke-on-Trent foodbank as part of the #ListenToGod campaign led by Archbishop Justin Welby and Cardinal Vincent Nichols.

Clergy in Good Standing to be honoured

...with seats at Lichfield Cathedral The Bishop of Lichfield and Chapter of its Cathedral have announced seven new recipients of the title Prebendary.

New Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being

Revd Preb Dr Jane Tillier appointed Bishop's Adviser on Pastoral Care and Well-Being

Bishops react to Francis Report

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill and the Bishop of Stafford have been reflecting on the Francis Report into Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust.

#ChristmasStarts...as a refugee

Good food and a story are key parts of Christmas celebrations, but a series of meetings in leafy Staffordshire are hearing some with less happy endings.

TGI Monday shortlisted in national Premier Digital Awards

TGI Monday has been shortlisted for a Premier Digital Award for 'Most Creative Use of Social Media'.

Diocese-wide support for Dementia Friendly Churches

A pilot project to help churches provide dementia-friendly services and meetings in northern Shropshire is being expanded and rolled out across the rest of the Diocese.

People flock to churches and towpaths

People from all around the Diocese of Lichfield have been meeting the new bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave as he has toured the diocese and walked part of the Two Saints Way as part of his 'Season of Welcome'

Bishop speaks out on need to address antisemitism

Bishop Michael, who is Chair of the Council of Christians and Jews, has warmly welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury's words condemning the 'virus' of antisemitism. At a speech to the CCJ in Staines this week, Bishop Michael said, 'There is a fundamental truth that Jews and Christians hold in common: we are taught, and we believe, that men and women are made in the image of God.'

Bishops Back Statement

A statement relating to the response to the Government's consultation on same sex marriage

Katie's Goodbye

DAC sectary retires - hear Diocesan Synod tributes

New Clergy Ordained at Lichfield Cathedral

On 1 July 2012, Thirteen new clergy were ordained by the Bishop of Lichfield at a service in Lichfield Cathedral

Rare Service in Wilnecote

Baby postpones Curate's ordination

German Curates' Link Visit

Projects' could find their way into German churches

Cafe's Party Call

Volunteers take centre stage for celebrations

A Mercian Diocese

"The Diocese of Mercia, this diocese, is a borderland diocese. Living in borderlands is risky business; crossing boundaries generates anxiety; that is why we need a culture, locally of informed risk-taking, and centrally of thoughtful permission-giving. " So says +Michael in his first presidential address to Diocesan Synod.