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

Vocations Officer appointed – for lay and ordained callings

17th May 2026

The Revd Jules Walker, Team Vicar in the Uttoxeter Team Ministry, has been appointed as Vocations Officer. This reconfigured post embraces the work of a Director of Ordinands but also leads the work of encouraging vocations across the diocese, from all traditions and from among the great diversity of people living and worshipping in the diocese, to lay and ordained ministry and to the call of every person to service of God and others in the church.

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.

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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

Wednesday 20th May
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7:00pm - 9:00pm -
Thursday 21st May
1:00pm - 1:30pm -

Vacancies

Cannock and Huntington; Hatherton - Vicar

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with vision and drive to serve our churches on the edge of the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Closing Date: 25 June 2026

Anslow, Rolleston and Tutbury - Rector

We believe God is calling us to grow as a benefice that is outward-looking, supportive of each other, and rooted in our local communities.

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.
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