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
Waiting for Good News
1st April 2026
Speculation, expectation and controversy: Bishop Michael's blog for April - and Easter
Good Friday Appeal for the Diocese of Jerusalem
23rd March 2026
Bishop Sarah is inviting parishes and individuals to support this year’s Good Friday Offering for the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East, which in 2026 is dedicated to the work of Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza
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.
