Past cases review makes progress
Published: 28th January 2020The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, outlines progress to date in Lichfield Diocese.
News
House of Bishops' statement on Civil Partnerships
Published: 27th January 2020Our bishops respond to the House of Bishops' statement on Civil partnerships.
Welcome Bishop Jan
Published: 27th January 2020The Bishop of Repton is moving on from the Diocese of Derby to become Residentiary Canon (House for Duty) at Lichfield Cathedral and Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Lichfield.
Prayer for Holocaust Memorial Day
Published: 27th January 2020The Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ), chaired by the Bishop of Lichfield, is asking churches around the UK to join in prayer ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day.
Making whole-ness and the wilderness
Published: 24th January 2020During the vacancy for bishop of Stafford, archdeacons write some of the monthly bishops' pastoral letters
Walk with Bishop Michael
Published: 24th January 2020People are being invited to join the Bishop of Lichfield on a walk which will call at ten churches in rural mid-Staffordshire on 8 and 9 February.
Tackling modern slavery in the Black Country
Published: 24th January 2020A new post will ensure a more coordinated approach to tackling modern slavery across the Black Country.
Anticipating Advent across Europe
Published: 21st January 2020Christians from Midlands and German churches commit to peace and justice.
Support new MPs in prayer
Published: 10th December 2019The Bishops of Lichfield Diocese urge Christians to assure their new MP of their prayers.
Bishop Geoff and Ann say goodbye
Published: 25th November 2019The Bishop of Stafford bids farewell by putting the spotlight on local good news.
Calls for repentance over antisemitism
Published: 21st November 2019New teaching document shines an unflinching light on the Christian-Jewish relationship.
Churchyards take centre stage
Published: 20th November 2019Life-giving churchyards across the diocese celebrated at annual awards.
New Wolverhampton team embark
Published: 18th November 2019Two archdeacons are commissioned for new roles in the south of the diocese.
Climate change at Selwyn Lecture
Published: 14th November 2019The Bishop of Sheffield explores the challenge of climate breakdown in the light of Genesis.
Telford New Church on a mission
Published: 23rd October 2019The Revd Matt Beer is licensed to lead a new model of church in Telford.
Sarah steps down
Published: 14th October 2019Sarah Schofield steps down as Bishop's Adviser For Women In Ministry.
Farewell gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann
Published: 30th September 2019People are invited to contribute to a leaving gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann Annas.
Mothers' Union celebrates
Published: 27th September 2019The transformational work of the Mothers' Union is heralded at Lichfield Cathedral.
Thousands join in climate action
Published: 20th September 2019Thousands of people across the diocese called for climate justice.
Monastic and parish life meet
Published: 18th September 2019Anglican monk Peter Allan is starting a new life in a Shropshire parish.
Churches rally for Climate Action Day
Published: 17th September 2019Dozens of events are planned in churches and schools across the diocese.
St Mark's secures Lottery support
Published: 16th September 2019Stoke-on-Trent church has a funding lifeline to help it reach out to the community.
Archdeacon Sue commissioned into new role
Published: 16th September 2019The Venerable Sue Weller is installed as Archdeacon Missioner of Lichfield.
Children call for climate justice at cathedral event
Published: 12th September 2019Hundreds of schoolchildren will call for climate justice on 20 September.
Celebrating a warm welcome in Lichfield District
Published: 10th September 2019Dozens of volunteers gather to celebrate Places of Welcome in Lichfield and beyond.
New lay ministers commissioned
Published: 9th September 201917 people were commissioned at a special service at Lichfield Cathedral.
Bishop signs open letter on Brexit
Published: 28th August 2019The Bishop of Lichfield joins others in voicing concerns about a 'no-deal' Brexit.
Places of Welcome hits 100
Published: 15th August 2019Lichfield Diocese now has 100 Places of Welcome - the latest in a care home!
Julian returns as Archdeacon of Walsall
Published: 1st August 2019Julian Francis is moving across the West Midlands to be Archdeacon of Walsall.
Oswestry Rural Youth Church gets growing
Published: 29th July 2019A fresh expression for young people
