New Director of Comms named

Arun Kataria is to be the diocese’s Director of Communications, the second of two appointments in a month for roles key to delivering the diocese’s new strategic framework.

First female Dean of Lichfield appointed

His Majesty the King has approved the nomination of The Right Reverend Janet Elizabeth McFarlane, Interim Dean of Lichfield and an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Lichfield, for appointment as Dean of Lichfield.

Joint statement by West Midlands church leaders ahead of the General Election

Church leaders in the West Midlands have issued a joint statement ahead of the General Election.

Church of England holds first West Midlands Racial Justice Board Meeting

The Church of England in the West Midlands has marked a milestone with the inaugural meeting of its Racial Justice Board earlier this month. This pivotal gathering united representatives from Birmingham, Coventry, Gloucester, Hereford, Lichfield, and Worcester to address racism and champion racial justice within the Church, society, and our communities.

Lichfield welcomes a new Strategic Programmes Director

Canon Nick Smeeton has been appointed to the role of Strategic Programmes Director for the Diocese of Lichfield. This is a new and crucial role for our diocese and is funded by the national church, designed to bring life and detail to the implementation of the new strategic framework recently agreed by our Diocesan Synod.

Prayers through Dementia

For Dementia Action Week 13–19 May 2024

Regional Racial Justice Director announced

The Revd Dr Evie Vernon O’Brien has been appointed as the Racial Justice Director for the Church of England in the West Midlands. Evie will take up her role in July working with six dioceses – Birmingham, Coventry, Gloucester, Hereford, Lichfield, and Worcester. It is the first collaborative project of its kind in the Church of England.

Songs of Praise for People Impacted by Dementia

On 23 April Lichfield Cathedral hosted a Songs of Praise for people impacted by dementia with special guests Tony Christie and Lichfield Catheral Choristers.

Sharing each others' gifts for the growth of the church

Lichfield Diocese was well represented at the second Intercultural Church conference, hosted this year by Bishop Martyn Snow in Leicester Diocese just before Easter.

Archdeaconry of Salop: A statement from the Bishop of Lichfield

TikTok Vicar in parliament

The 'TikTok Vicar' from Aldridge, Revd David Sims was one of a select group of content creators invited to the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday to join an Easter Roundtable highlighting Christian voices on the platform.

Stoke skyline restored

The church sometimes known as 'the Potters' Cathedral' is in the midst of £2million repair work. The Lord Mayor of Stoke and the Bishop of Stafford were among those who recently climbed to the top of the scaffolding around the tower to look at the recent repairs and admire the view of the city.

Pastoral arrangements in the Wolverhampton Episcopal Area for 2024

Bishop Michael writes with regard to the Bishop of Wolverhampton and Archdeacon of Walsall

Reflections from February General Synod

This February's General Synod meeting in London was held over a weekend - part of an attempt to balance the meetings to aid lay members, many of whom have to take holiday from employers in order to attend.

St Chad's Medallists 2024

Years of loyal service to parishes, schools and diocese were recognised last night when six medals were presented during a special service of evensong at Lichfield Cathedral with a further two to be presented at a future date.

Pointless achievement for Shropshire curate

A Shropshire curate and her husband are celebrating after winning on the BBC gameshow Pointless.

St Peter's makes the Difference

Pupils from two diocesan secondary schools helped the Archbishop of Canterbury launch a youth version of the Difference course last week.

Archdeacon of Walsall, The Ven Julian Francis to retire

The Archdeacon of Walsall, The Venerable Julian Francis, has announced that he is retiring from stipendiary ministry this spring. His last working day will be Wednesday 8th May 2024.

Rushall hits Gold

Rushall Parish Church is celebrating after being awarded the Gold standard in the Eco Awards, the highest award in the ARocha scheme and the first in the diocese.

Marking Mark at St Mark’s

To mark the beginning of Advent and a new year in the Church calendar, Hanley parish, Stoke-on-Trent, hosted a very special, collaborative reading of Mark’s Gospel.

Class act for ministry development

The training and development of Christian leaders, ordained and lay, receives a renewed focus this year with the appointment of Jules Smith to the post of Strategic Ministry Development Officer.

Christmas greetings from our bishops

Bishop Sarah, Matthew and Jonathan mull over themes of the season

Advent Anticipated

News from across the North Sea from Revd Preb Terry Bloor, curator of our diocesan exchange with the Nordkirche in northern Germany.

Buttons pull community together

An art project previously only seen in cathedrals has been central to a project pulling community together in a Shrewsbury parish.

Black History Month - parish zooms conversation on faith, justice and the CofE

The parish of St Andrews Church Aston welcomed Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin and Chine McDonald as special guests at their online book club.

Appeal for Gaza

Our bishops support the appeal launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Archbishop Hosam of Jerusalem to Christians across the world to support the Al Ahli Hospital's work by contributing to the Gaza Appeal.

Strengthening Communities

As the old TCT team resettles into their diocesan home, team leader Carrie Blount explains the team's passions and purpose

Archbishop Justin visits Market Drayton CAP debt centre

As patron of Christians Against Poverty, talks to clients and volunteers

St Chad Medal to celebrate six decades of service

Bishop Jan presented a Chad Medal to Ashley Canagasabey last week, recognising over six decades of service to Saint Chad's church in Stafford.

Readers celebrations - long and new service

Nine new Readers were licensed today to serve in parishes from the Shropshire/Cheshire border, to the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border and as far south as Wolverhampton. Three more completing 25 years service were celebrated and a new Warden of Readers commissioned too