Welcome to Lichfield Diocese
Welcome to the Church of England in a large area of the Midlands which has a population of over 2 million, including Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, the Black Country and northern Shropshire. Lichfield is a vibrant and diverse diocese, a mixture of urban and rural with almost 600 churches and over 200 Church schools. Thank you for visiting our website. Read more.
The Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave
Bishop of Lichfield
Lichfield Diocese News
Cannock Chase Landscape Partnership funds benches and more
11th May 2026
St John the Baptist, Tixall, is one of the churches in the Cannock Chase area which has benefitted
New Prebendaries and Canons to be installed
1st May 2026
Eight new Prebendaries, an Ecumenical Canon and a Lay Canon are to be installed in Lichfield Cathedral, Bishop Michael has announced. Seven of the total of ten will be installed at the Ascension Day Service on 14th May at 5:30pm.
Wellbeing
A range of resources and support for ministers and diocesan staff.
Chad Blog
Waiting Without Withdrawing
1st May 2026
How do we live faithfully in anxious times? Bishop Tim has some answers in his pastoral letter for the start of May.
