News


Sue named as new Archdeacon Missioner

Sue Weller will provide a new missions link between the cathedral and diocese.


From deacon to priest #NewRevs

Eighteen new priests were ordained at three services across the Diocese over the weekend.


Library offers warm welcome

The new Lichfield Library is the latest to join the Places Of Welcome network.


BioBlitz

Exciting ecology during Love Your Burial Ground week


Final service for WW1 commemoration

After five years of remembrance, a series of weekly services in Shropshire ends next week.


Faith in Tomorrow's Britain

Former Dean of Lichfield, Rt Revd Prof Tom Wright at Lichfield's Speakers Corner


New Diocesan Director of Education announced

Claire Shaw is named as the new Director of Education.


50 years of women Readers

An invaluable ministry to church and world


Chad pilgrims defy weather in prayer walk

Hardy pilgrims journed from Repton to Lichfield Cathedral in the footsteps of St Chad.


Royal recognition for Cathedral volunteers

Lichfield Cathedral's 400-strong volunteer team gets a Queen's Award.


Walking the green road together

An event in Shropshire will give fresh ideas for tackling climate change.


New evangelical fellowship launched

The new Diocesan Evangelical Fellowship holds its first meeting on 22 June.


New Bishop of Shrewsbury announced

The Venerable Sarah Bullock will be the new Area Bishop of Shrewsbury.


25 years on - roundtable reflections

Reflections on the journey to and from the ordination of women in our Diocese.


25 years on - first women priested in Lichfield Diocese

The first women were made priests at Lichfield Cathedral on 23 April 1994.


Prayers for Notre Dame community

Bishop Michael urges prayers for the community of Notre Dame and Paris


We had hoped...

This Easter, the first Easter: Bishop Michael's reflection


Church supports people with Parkinson's

Church outreach to Parkinson's sufferers in Stoke-on-Trent has led to a conference.


Tributes to Kathy

The Bishop of Lichfield celebrates the work of domestic abuse victim champion Kathy Coe.


Fridge benefits

A Community Fridge in Telford is proving a popular resource for local people.


Peace Woodland to get Easter Sunday blessing

The new woodland will be blessed ahead of its summer opening.


Not a waste of energy

An energy recovery facility visit showed the way we treat our waste is key.


Bishop backs Brexit prayer cuppa

Churches are encouraged to host café-style meetings to bring together people over Brexit.


Churches urged to take creation care lead

Local churches are asked to spearhead efforts to tackle climate change.


Memorial service for Stafford fire victims

A service to remember Riley, Keegan, Tilly Rose and Olly is on 28 March.


Dementia-friendly first for churches

Over recent years, churches and dioceses have stepped up support


Tackling loan sharks together

The Church is at the center of a new charter to drive out loan sharks.


New Chad statue to welcome pilgrims

St Chad is to be immortalised with new public artwork to mark his 1,350th anniversary.


Lent Appeal to help vulnerable women

Hearing first hand about how vulnerable women will benefit from the Bishop's Lent Appeal.


Transforming poverty through the silver screen

I, Daniel Blake and the bible come together thanks to a Wolverhampton curate.

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