News


Walk with Bishop Michael

Published: 24th January 2020

People 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 2020

A new post will ensure a more coordinated approach to tackling modern slavery across the Black Country.


Anticipating Advent across Europe

Published: 21st January 2020

Christians from Midlands and German churches commit to peace and justice.


Support new MPs in prayer

Published: 10th December 2019

The Bishops of Lichfield Diocese urge Christians to assure their new MP of their prayers.


Bishop Geoff and Ann say goodbye

Published: 25th November 2019

The Bishop of Stafford bids farewell by putting the spotlight on local good news.


Calls for repentance over antisemitism

Published: 21st November 2019

New teaching document shines an unflinching light on the Christian-Jewish relationship.


Churchyards take centre stage

Published: 20th November 2019

Life-giving churchyards across the diocese celebrated at annual awards.


New Wolverhampton team embark

Published: 18th November 2019

Two archdeacons are commissioned for new roles in the south of the diocese.


Climate change at Selwyn Lecture

Published: 14th November 2019

The Bishop of Sheffield explores the challenge of climate breakdown in the light of Genesis.


Telford New Church on a mission

Published: 23rd October 2019

The Revd Matt Beer is licensed to lead a new model of church in Telford.


Sarah steps down

Published: 14th October 2019

Sarah Schofield steps down as Bishop's Adviser For Women In Ministry.


Farewell gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann

Published: 30th September 2019

People are invited to contribute to a leaving gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann Annas.


Mothers' Union celebrates

Published: 27th September 2019

The transformational work of the Mothers' Union is heralded at Lichfield Cathedral.


Thousands join in climate action

Published: 20th September 2019

Thousands of people across the diocese called for climate justice.


Monastic and parish life meet

Published: 18th September 2019

Anglican monk Peter Allan is starting a new life in a Shropshire parish.


Churches rally for Climate Action Day

Published: 17th September 2019

Dozens of events are planned in churches and schools across the diocese.


St Mark's secures Lottery support

Published: 16th September 2019

Stoke-on-Trent church has a funding lifeline to help it reach out to the community.


Archdeacon Sue commissioned into new role

Published: 16th September 2019

The Venerable Sue Weller is installed as Archdeacon Missioner of Lichfield.


Children call for climate justice at cathedral event

Published: 12th September 2019

Hundreds of schoolchildren will call for climate justice on 20 September.


Celebrating a warm welcome in Lichfield District

Published: 10th September 2019

Dozens of volunteers gather to celebrate Places of Welcome in Lichfield and beyond.


New lay ministers commissioned

Published: 9th September 2019

17 people were commissioned at a special service at Lichfield Cathedral.


Bishop signs open letter on Brexit

Published: 28th August 2019

The Bishop of Lichfield joins others in voicing concerns about a 'no-deal' Brexit.


Places of Welcome hits 100

Published: 15th August 2019

Lichfield Diocese now has 100 Places of Welcome - the latest in a care home!


Julian returns as Archdeacon of Walsall

Published: 1st August 2019

Julian Francis is moving across the West Midlands to be Archdeacon of Walsall.


Oswestry Rural Youth Church gets growing

Published: 29th July 2019

A fresh expression for young people


Bishop Geoff to bid farewell

Published: 23rd July 2019

The Bishop of Stafford is to retire in November after almost ten years in post.


Popular Shrewsbury vicar dies

Published: 18th July 2019

Tributes have been paid to the Revd Preb Mark Salmon who has died aged 56.


Loving Hurting Dreaming

Published: 16th July 2019

images to bring people together


Welcome, Bishop Sarah

Published: 14th July 2019

Great first service in Shrewsbury Abbey


All things bright and beautiful?

Published: 12th July 2019

An update in the light of global warming

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