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Tributes paid to Bishop Jonathan

The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield from 2003-2015, died yesterday.


Encouraging the next generation

Members of Holy Trinity Church in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, celebrated their shared past and future during Black History Month.


Bishop of Lichfield backs City of Sanctuary

The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave is adding his support to those who want to welcome refugees and asylum seekers.


Tributes paid to Peter

One of the first recipients of the Chad Medal in the diocese has died.


Lisa leaps for charity

A West Bromwich curate with muscular dystophy is skydiving for a good cause.


School's new extension named after Sue

A Church school in Staffordshire has christened new rooms The Wedgwood Wing.


Megan collated at Minster

The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been collated as Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.


Chad pilgrims travel from Stoke to Lichfield

The Community of St Chad Pilgrimage took in the new statue of St Chad and marked farewells and new beginnings.


19 new lay ministers commissioned

New Readers from across the diocese were licensed at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday.


Bishop of Ebbsfleet statement

The Bishop of Lichfield responds to the Bishop of Ebbsfleet's decision to seek full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.


New Prison Team launched

The Bishop of Lichfield is part of a new team to strengthen work in prisons.


Give Thanks appeal passes £5,000 target

People donate to Christian Aid to pass on the blessing of their vaccination.


Places of Welcome back for cuppas and company

Volunteers across the Midlands are re-mobilising in churches and other community hubs to offer connection for the isolated.


Pilgrimage to span Two Kingdoms

A 475-pilgrimage to Lichfield in St Chad's footsteps begins in Lindisfarne this weekend.


Megan to be new Archdeacon of Stoke

The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been named as the next Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.


Tribute paid to Les

Popular parish priest Les Rees has died at the age of 71.


Meet the #NewRevs2021

16 curates will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.


Making nature count in churchyards

Children got stuck into nature in a week of activities at a Pelsall church.


New Pioneer Minister for Stoke-on-Trent

Catherine Matlock to take on new role in Hanley and across the city.


Pat to be new DAC Chair

The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Preb Pat Hawkins to key church buildings role.


Remembering Srebrenica

Churches are invited stand against hatred on Srebrenica Memorial Sunday 11 July


From Lament To Action

The Bishop of Lichfield says the Church needs to respond courageously to the report of the Archbishops' Anti-Racism Task Force.


Greater convenience comes to Llanyblodwel

A £5,000 National Churches Trust Grant will help St Michael’s Church in Llanyblodwel pay for the modern toilets allowing to better serve the local community.


Bishop of Stafford consecrated

Matthew Parker is consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Stafford


Bishops pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip

The bishops of our diocese express sorrow at the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.


Church and community servants honoured on Maundy Thursday

Six people from across the diocese were recogised with 'Maundy money' from the Queen.


Bishop Michael's Easter Message 2021

The Bishop of Lichfield looks back on a candle mishap and forward in hope.


Mary takes on advocacy role

Mary Thomas is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser for Women in Ministry.


Give thanks for your vaccination!

The diocese has partnered with Christian Aid to help people pass on the blessing of Covid jabs.


Bishop backs Covid vaccination campaign

The Bishop of Lichfield and other senior church leaders are targeting Covid vaccination misinformation

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