News


Chaplain is On Fire

Published: 2nd July 2012

Curate gains community award for chaplaincy work with the fire service


Service to communities celebrated in Acton Trussell

Published: 7th February 2017

The work of local community groups was celebrated at a special service in Acton Trussell.


Bishop to visit local mosques

Published: 1st February 2017

The Bishop of Wolverhampton urges others to join him on Visit My Mosque Day.


Bishop calls for better refugee housing

Published: 1st February 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield says more must be done to support asylum seekers.


Pathways, Songlines and Footsteps

Published: 6th April 2017

What links Aboriginal dreams and a Mercian missionary?


Walking in hope: Bishop Michael's Easter Message

Published: 16th April 2017

Easter is about walking together in hope, says the Bishop of Lichfield.


Holocaust Memorial Day at Lichfield Cathedral

Published: 27th January 2017

Survivors of Nazi and Rwandan holocaust were the focus of today's events.


Building church together

Published: 16th February 2017

Bishop Michael responds to yesterday's General Synod vote on the House of Bishops' Report.


Foundations from failure

Published: 1st July 2017

Bishop Mark, Homer Simpson, and Churchill on failure.


Thanksgiving Service and tributes for Bishop Keith

Published: 12th April 2017

The Thanksgiving Service for the Rt Revd Keith Sutton will take place on 10 May at Lichfield Cathedral.


December 2016

Published: 12th December 2016

Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month


Lichfield Cathedral commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day

Published: 24th January 2017

Lichfield Cathedral marks Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday, with Bishop Michael giving a lecture.


Fruitful time with YMCA

Published: 6th February 2017

A fruitful time was had by all at North Staffordshire YMCA's latest Community Meal.


Fighting slavery together

Published: 23rd January 2017

Churches are getting involved in the fight against modern slavery across Wolverhampton and the Black Country.


Jill Saward Funeral

Published: 11th January 2017

The funeral of Jill Saward will take place at Lichfield Cathedral at 12 noon on Tuesday, 17 January.


Pilgrims Together to a Better Kingdom

Published: 1st January 2017

In his New Year message, the Bishop of Lichfield talks about crossing boundaries in 2017.


Celebrating Shared Traditions at Limmud Conference

Published: 4th January 2017

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Right Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, joined almost 3,000 people for the annual Jewish Limmud Conference in Birmingham.


Bishop's Blog - January 2017

Published: 3rd January 2017

Following a year that seemed to despise facts and experts, Bishop Clive considers what is truth and whether Jesus' choice to reveal the truth about God and his Kingdom through personal testimony and story-telling is a better route to finding truth.


Walking Together for Justice and Peace

Published: 27th December 2016

The Bishop of Lichfield joined people from other faiths in a pilgrimage exploring justice and peace in Cyprus.


Chell Comes Together for Families in Need at Christmas

Published: 23rd December 2016

More than 20 families in need in Stoke-on-Trent won't go hungry this Christmas after local Christians, Tesco and other community groups joined forces.


Bishop Michael Welcomes Appointment

Published: 21st December 2016

The Bishop of Lichfield has welcomed the appointment of the Revd Prebendary Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu as his successor as Area Bishop of Woolwich in the Diocese of Southwark.


Christmas Comes Early for Hanley Church

Published: 14th December 2016

A Stoke-on-Trent church has been given an early Christmas present - a £20,000 grant to carry out urgent repairs and replacement works.


Nature Friendly Churches on the Increase

Published: 6th December 2016

Churchyards in parishes across Lichfield Diocese have been recognised for the vital role they play in supporting the environment to flourish.


Bishop's Blog - December 2016

Published: 6th December 2016

Rousing responses to good news is music to the Bishop of Lichfield's ears.


A Christmas Near You launches

Published: 1st December 2016

Details of over 1,200 Christmas services at churches in Staffordshire, north Shropshire and the Black Country are just a click away at the new www.AChristmasNewYou.org website launched today, 1 December.


Building Bridges in Post-Brexit World

Published: 30th November 2016

Building bridges between churches in the Midlands and the rest of Europe is more important than ever in the wake of the Brexit vote, says the new Bishop of Lichfield.


Be Mine, Valentine

Published: 1st February 2017

In the Bishop's Pastoral letter for February, Bishop Mark toasts the birds and the martyr.


Bishop Michael meets Telford Street Pastors

Published: 29th November 2016

The Bishop of Lichfield met volunteers who offer late-night support to people on the streets of Telford on a visit to the town.


TGI Monday Wins National Award

Published: 14th November 2016

An innovative weekly online chat show from the Diocese of Lichfield has won a national digital award.


Bishops join Synagogue Celebrations

Published: 28th November 2016

Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent's only synagogue was joined for its tenth anniversary celebrations by the Bishops of Lichfield and Stafford.

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