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Farewell
Bishop Michael

Rewatch the services from 27 September, his last as diocesan bishop, and a slideshow of his decade in office

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 Sarah Bullock,
acting Bishop of Lichfield

Lichfield Diocese News

General Synod Elections 2026 - results

16th October 2026

The count took place on 14 October. Here are the results.

Honouring Black History, Renewing Our Common Life

30th September 2026

Our bishops write to mark the start of Black History Month and affirm our Black lay and clergy in the diocese.

Mirth and tears as Bishop Michael leaves diocese

29th September 2026

Sunday 27 September saw the last acts for the 99th Bishop of Lichfield.

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 16th October
1:30pm - 2:00pm -
Building Management Portal (BMP)
Saturday 17th October
9:00am - 12:30pm -
Quiet Morning at St Andrew's Shifnal
Sunday 18th October
12:00am -
Anti-Slavery Day: Walk-See-Pray

Vacancies

Longton and Meir - Incumbent

Situated on the south-east side of Stoke-on-Trent, we are seeking a new Incumbent to lead our two welcoming churches with faithful congregations, strong lay commitment and a genuine desire to grow in faith, discipleship and mission. Closing Date: 5 November 2026

Lichfield Diocesan Board of Patronage - 1 Clergy Representative

We currently have 1 vacancy on the Diocesan Board of Patronage for a clergy representative. Those elected to serve will serve the remainder of the term of office, i.e. until 31 December 2030. Closing Date: 6 November 2026

Chad Blog

Seeking the Kingdom: Listen, Run, Wait

16th October 2026

Canon Nick Smeeton is inspired by Habakkuk as a model for not just receiving, but acting on a vision.

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