News


Shawbury residents enjoy fruits of town and church working together

Published: 1st November 2013

An unloved area on the edge of Shawbury has become a pleasant space for the community thanks to a project by the local parish council working with the Diocese of Lichfield. As well as tidying derelict land, paths have been laid enabling access for all. See video.


Howzat?! Lichfield Clergy in Cricket scorcher

Published: 11th October 2013

The Diocese of Lichfield battled the Diocese of London yesterday in the final of the 2013 Church Times Cricket Cup.


Confirmation at Messy Church

Published: 25th October 2013

In October 2013, the first Confirmation service took place in a Messy Church congregation in the Diocese of Lichfield. See Video


Reaching New Generations

Published: 25th February 2014

Reaching New Generations is one of the key themes of this diocese and the title of a series of celebrations around the diocese this month. Video


Celebrating Marriage

Published: 25th February 2014

A Shrewsbury church is bidding for a place in the Guinness Book of Records at a service to renew wedding vows on Saturday 8 February.


St Chad's Day

Published: 28th February 2014

St Chad's Day will again be celebrated this Sunday, 2nd March. On Saturday it is the second annual Service of Commitment of the Community of St Chad.


The 2013 Bishop's Lent Appeal - what did it achieve?

Published: 6th March 2014

What is the Lent Appeal? The Bishop's Lent Appeal is an annual invitation to people and parishes around the diocese to give generously to projects within the diocese and around the world. As we think about the 2014 appeal, here's a glimpse into what it achieves.


Delivering babies, buildings and, soon, baptisms

Published: 11th October 2013

Mia Smith left the north-east of England and a career as a midwife and nurse to bring up her family, and moved to Shropshire as her husband moved jobs.


I’m a believer

Published: 18th March 2014

Ian Hislop on religious TV.


"People walked by and ignored me"

Published: 24th March 2014

Richard Hill recounts his hour selling the Big Issue.


Money at Work - The Bishop's 2013 Lent Appeal in Africa

Published: 25th March 2014

Growing Leaders was the theme of the Bishop's Lent Appeal in 2013. In distributing the overseas half of the funds raised, great care, joy and gratitude have been found.


Former Bishop of Shrewsbury introduced to the House of Lords

Published: 8th November 2013

The Rt Revd Alan Smith, the former Area Bishop of Shrewsbury between 2001 & 2009, was introduced to the House of Lords on Tuesday, 5 November.


Festive Question Time

Published: 5th December 2012

Shrewsbury church wants to hear people's answer to 'All I want for Christmas'


CECET launch to boost church schools

Published: 25th March 2014

The Church of England Central Education Trust (CECET) launched on March 25th in Lichfield: a ground-breaking institution in UK education.


The Nation Remembers

Published: 11th November 2013

11am on the 11th day of the 11th month - and the nation stops to remember.


Archdeacon Announces Retirement

Published: 23rd December 2012

Ven Chris Liley to step down from his post in May


All is safely gathered in

Published: 19th November 2013

As the shops begin to proclaim the season of consumer fever, we are taking a moment to reflect back on an unusual celebration of God's generous provision.


God is my Refuge

Published: 27th March 2014

In more than one place in the Diocese of Lichfield, the Church of England and the YMCA are working closely together to meet the spiritual needs of the homeless.


Telford First is All Action

Published: 28th June 2013

Open Door Project gives children chance to explore


Shropshire Light

Published: 20th November 2013

Shropshire Light was an all-age conference that attracted national attention, especially Lord Carey's speech.


Walking for a warmer church

Published: 1st April 2014

A sponsored walk from Milton Church to Lichfield Cathedral in Holy Week 2014.


News from Westminster

Published: 29th May 2016

In Dementia Awareness Week, Sarah Thorpe shares her experience.


Shropshire Curate on BBC Radio2

Published: 15th September 2016

Hodnet Deanery curate Revd Zoe Heming was Fern Britton's guest on Radio 2's Good Morning Sunday this week.


MBE for Lichfield Prison Chaplain

Published: 11th June 2016

A 15-year ministry as a prison chaplain and voluntary work spanning many years has been recognized by the Queen today in her birthday honours, with the award of an MBE to Jane Newsome. Jane, who served almost all her ministry in the diocese of Lichfield, first as prison chaplain at Stoke Heath Prison, where she was co-ordinating chaplain and then as Managing Chaplain of Swinfen Hall. Both were young offenders' institutions for young men.


The start of Bishop Michael's ministry in Lichfield Diocese

Published: 21st July 2016

Bishop Michael's 'Season of Welcome' begins on Thursday 15 September, culminating in his formal Installation and celebrating a Diocesan Eucharist on Saturday 24 September.


Churches Show Age Aid

Published: 17th June 2012

Displays will link with Ann Morisy lecture


Scaffolder supports building communities

Published: 16th July 2012

The story of one of this year's new ordinands


Strange Bedfellows

Published: 21st August 2012

Rector's 12 hour sleep out amongst the gargoyles raises £1,000 towards repairs.


Tax Bus Drives In

Published: 26th September 2012

Route around UK includes stops in Diocese


Warden Moves to the Ranks

Published: 10th September 2012

John Maddison retires from Warden of Readers in the Diocese - tributes paid

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