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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

Church promotes all kinds of growth on Easter Day

14th April 2026

New life and new green award

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

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

Saturday 18th April
9:30am - 2:30pm -
The Power of Prayer
9:30am - 12:00pm -
Shropshire Greenhouse Gathering
Tuesday 21st April
10:00am - 3:30pm -
Deepening Routes – Spirituality, Justice, and Responsibility

Vacancies

Mid Trent Benefice - Priest in Charge (Rector Designate)

We are an established benefice in the rural beauty of mid-Staffordshire, looking for a priest who will journey with us, lead with vision, compassion and a pastoral heart, and value the gifts of both clergy and laity as we continue to grow in faithfulness and mission. Closing Date: 15 May 2026

Bucknall Team Ministry - Team Rector

We’re a thriving parish in the UPA estates of the City of Stoke on Trent with an open-evangelical tradition, open to the gifts of the Spirit and we are looking for a new Team Rector. Closing Date: 30 April 2026

Chad Blog

Scatters fear and gloom

14th April 2026

Bishop Matthew put his thoughts ahead of Easter on paper.

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