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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.


Vocations Sunday

Published: 6th May 2017

We are all called. God has given each of us gifts to use for the life of the kingdom.


Countdown to Vocations Sunday - 6

Published: 5th May 2017

Any job can be a vocation, whether or not others think of it as something you are 'called' to do.


May 2017

Published: 5th May 2017

This month's appointments and departures


March 2017

Published: 5th May 2017

This month's appointments and departures


February 2017

Published: 5th May 2017

This month's appointments and departures


Countdown to Vocations Sunday - 5

Published: 4th May 2017

Often we have lots of vocations, things that we are called to be and do, and these change over time.


Countdown to Vocations Sunday - 4

Published: 3rd May 2017

One of our Readers tells the story of her call to be a school teacher and a Reader


Near Neighbours celebrate together

Published: 3rd May 2017

People come together to celebrate the good work of Near Neighbours in the Black Country.


Countdown to Vocations Sunday - 3

Published: 2nd May 2017

Sometimes responding to vocation means making changes


Reconciliation on the cards

Published: 2nd May 2017

"... in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us... "


Countdown to Vocations Sunday - 2

Published: 1st May 2017

God's call is not always straightforward.


Countdown to Vocations Sunday - 1

Published: 30th April 2017

Everyone is called.


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.


Church dug out of tight parking spot

Published: 19th April 2017

Generous donations have helped St Giles' Church, Croxden, start work on a much-needed car park.


Walking in hope: Bishop Michael's Easter Message

Published: 16th April 2017

Easter is about walking together in hope, says the Bishop of Lichfield.


Hannah Bladon death: prayers and tributes

Published: 15th April 2017

Bishop Michael offers his prayer and sympathies following Hannah Bladon's death in Jerusalem.


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.


Pathways, Songlines and Footsteps

Published: 6th April 2017

What links Aboriginal dreams and a Mercian missionary?


'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.

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