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Nominations for General Synod Elections open
from 14 Aug to 7 September

Saying farewell
to
Bishop Michael

Join in the farewell events - click for details

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.

Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave,
Bishop of Lichfield

Lichfield Diocese News

Walsall's drought-friendly bucket baptism

5th August 2026

It also featured a church-inspired football shirt.

Bishop Michael's contributions at final Synod

21st July 2026

Bishop Michael introduced an important piece of liturgical committee business: the provision of a Festival of Christ in Creation and the addition to the Calendar of a Commemoration of the Twenty-One Martyrs of Libya. Bishop Michael also spoke in the Palestinian Christian debate and on other occasions in the final meeting of General Synod before new elections. Both speeches are reproduced here.

Stones inspired

6th July 2026

A stone from one of Lichfield Cathedral's spires was dedicated in an Essex chapel this weekend.

The Bulletin

The Bulletin is our fortnightly news email for anyone involved in the running and leadership of churches, schools, chaplaincies and Fresh Expressions in the Diocese of Lichfield.

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Events

Sunday 9th August
1:30pm - 5:00pm -
Rededication of St Bertram's Tomb
Saturday 15th August
2:00pm - 4:30pm -
Cursillo Annual Ultreya
Thursday 20th August
1:00pm - 1:30pm -
Praying for the 34000

Vacancies

Sneyd Green - Vicar

We are a vibrant church, rooted in our local community, looking for someone who will lead in discerning fresh vision and strategy for a new season of growth and can steward healthy church culture which is spirit-filled, creative and safe. Closing Date: 3 September 2026

St James Newchapel and St Thomas Mow Cop - Priest in Charge (Vicar Designate):

Is the Holy Spirit calling you to joyfully lead our church communities into their new partnership together? Closing Date: 3 September 2026

Chad Blog

Manchester - Atlanta - Heaven...

1st July 2026

Bishop Sarah has paused from watching the football long enough to hydrate her soul with some tactics on who to cheer for - in a Chad Blog for the start of July.

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