News


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


Bishop of Lichfield's Focus for 2012

Published: 1st January 2012

The Bishop of Lichfield's Message: Focus for 2012


Bishop's Drones' Fear

Published: 7th October 2012

'Death reduced to level of computer game...lack of transparency over claims'


Sadness at sudden death of former Tamworth vicar

Published: 22nd May 2013

There is sadness in the Diocese of Lichfield as news of the sudden death of The Very Revd Keith Jukes, Dean of Ripon Cathedral at the age of 59.


Children At Risk- Bishop Calls for Action

Published: 16th September 2013

CHILDREN AT RISK – We Have a Part to Play


Bishop welcomes new Archbishop of Canterbury

Published: 9th November 2012

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has welcomed the announcement that the Rt Revd Justin Welby, currently Bishop of Durham, will be the new Archbishop of Canterbury.


Picture Man's Lasting Image

Published: 16th September 2013

DVD ensures that 175th celebration flower festival is not forgotten


Bishop 'Deeply Disappointed' Over Synod Decision

Published: 21st November 2012

The Bishop of Lichfield calls the result 'unwelcome' and against the vast majority of CofE members wishes


Bishops in the House of Lords & the Marriage Bill

Published: 3rd June 2013

Over the past two weeks, the Bishop of Lichfield has had a huge amount of correspondence from those wanting to defend the traditional definition of marriage when the bill is voted on in the House of Lords tomorrow.


Celebration and Publication

Published: 16th September 2013

A Staffordshire Clergywoman has two reasons to be cheerful this month.


Advent is just the ticket for quick Bishop

Published: 3rd December 2012

The Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Rt Revd Clive Gregory has described the chicane of emotions he sped through as a motoring fine dropped on his doormat.


Cafe's Christmas Cheer

Published: 19th December 2012

Customers respond to hamper appeal for vulnerable


‘Boycott: god-like behaviour’ says bishop

Published: 16th September 2013

As Christians celebrated Pentecost yesterday, the Bishop of Shrewsbury compared his encounter with the cricketing deity and commentator with the third person of God, the Holy Spirit.


New Archdeacon to Stoke church’s mission

Published: 16th September 2013

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has appointed a successor to the post of Archdeacon of Stoke. The new Archdeacon of Stoke will be the Revd Matthew Parker who is currently Team Rector of the Leek and Meerbrook Team of churches and Rural Dean for the Leek Deanery.

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