News

Much-loved Priest dies aged 101

Published: 23rd January 2017

Tributes have been paid to one of the Diocese of Lichfield's oldest priests following his death aged 101.

Bishop Clive and Adrian Chiles open YMCA

Published: 22nd November 2016

Celebrity TV presenter Adrian Chiles and the Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Right Revd Clive Gregory, joined forces to officially open the new YMCA Black Country Group Western Gateway building in Carters Green, West Bromwich.

Wolverhampton Pioneer Ministries Wins National Award

Published: 18th November 2016

A ground-breaking church initiative in Wolverhampton city centre has won a national award for its work with young adults.

Enabling Church to Serve Beyond Limits

Published: 17th November 2016

The Bishop of Lichfield and Shropshire curate Revd Zoe Heming shared the platform at a national event to help create churches where disabled people belong.

Tributes to first Archdeacon of Walsall

Published: 24th January 2017

Former Archdeacon of Walsall Tony Sadler has died, leading to warm tributes.

Grassroots Voices, City Shapers coordinator appointed

Published: 8th March 2017

A coordinator has been appointed to an exciting new project that will give Wolverhampton people a direct voice in shaping the future of services within their city.

Making way for woodland worship

Published: 22nd August 2019

A Staffordshire church has beaten a new path for local people to enjoy.

Praying for Unity in Inter Faith Week

Published: 11th November 2016

People from all faith groups and none are being invited to a show of unity at Stoke-on-Trent College on Tuesday, 15 November.

Remembering what exactly?

Published: 8th November 2016

Remembrancetide - misplaced pride, glorifying war and jingoism? Revd Vic Van den Bergh argues for respect, remembrance and resolve.

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.

Church stands with Mosque after Tipton bomb

Published: 15th July 2013

The Bishop of Wolverhampton, Rt Revd Clive Gregory was among faith and community leaders who issued a joint statement on Saturday.

Bishop opposes report on Stafford Hospital

Published: 11th March 2013

"There are inaccuracies in the Report that has been put forward to the regulator of the Mid Staffs NHS Foundation Trust which reflect a lack of understanding about Stafford and the difficulties many face in accessing other hospitals in the region" he says

Poverty Pilgrims Pass Portals

Published: 19th July 2013

Last week a band of pilgrims traveled from General Synod to London to highlight the plight of those living in poverty, stopping in Stafford on the way.

Saint brought to book as community celebrates

Published: 15th March 2013

The Community of St Chad met at the beginning of the month to celebrate its first anniversary as the first full biography of St Chad was launched

Shrewsbury Church shortlisted for EH award

Published: 6th August 2013

St Alkmunds Church is one of four remaining churches in 'Best Rescue or Repair of a Place of Worship' category

Minster Hits Right Note

Published: 27th September 2012

Church Council gives bursary to provide for scholarship

Bishop Joins Drones March

Published: 5th October 2012

Week- long protest walk begins in Diocese

Bells Ring Out Message

Published: 2nd April 2013

Retuning project comes to conclusion with Easter peal

Installation of New Chancellor

Published: 29th January 2013

Music scholar set to take on role

New Generations Reaching for Summer Soulace.

Published: 16th September 2013

The summer has seen a rash of events for new generations - here is VIDEO and an insight from some participants around the diocese.

New Appointee is Manna from Tunstall

Published: 9th April 2013

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, is delighted to announce today the appointment of Canon Simon Baker to the post of Archdeacon of Lichfield and Rector of the United Benefice of St Michael & St Mary Lichfield with St John Wall.

'Growing Leadership'-the Bishop's 2013 Lent Appeal

Published: 13th February 2013

The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield, outlines his 2013 Lent Appeal

Bishop's voice in the Queen's Speech debate

Published: 10th May 2013

Having been present for the State Opening of Parliament at which the Queen announced the government's plans for legislation, Bishop Jonathan concentrated on caring for the disadvantaged.

Act on that gut feeling if children may be at risk

Published: 22nd May 2013

The recent lifting of reporting restrictions on a series of trials for sexual abuse, child prostitution and trafficking in Telford have highlighted the vulnerability of young people in a number of ways for which church members, neighbours and schools shou