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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

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.

Bishop Michael's final Presidential Address

1st July 2026

Bishop Michael gave a Presidential Address to Diocesan Synod on 30 June 2026.

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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Wellbeing 

A range of resources and support for ministers and diocesan staff.

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Events

Friday 24th July
7:00pm -
Saints in the Summer Music Festival
Saturday 25th July
7:00pm -
Saints in the Summer Music Festival
Sunday 26th July
7:00pm -
Saints in the Summer Music Festival

Vacancies

Saint Francis, West Bromwich - Vicar

Saint Francis of Assisi is a single parish benefice in the Deanery of West Bromwich. We are looking for a full-time priest who is a member of The Society. Closing Date: 11 September 2026

Shifnal, Sheriffhales and Tong - Resident Minister (House for Duty)

Is God calling you to work within our benefice team, offering a particular focus to the mission and ministry of St Bartholemew’s Church, Tong, with its enthusiastic congregation and ministry to visitors? Closing Date: 31 July 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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