News - Diocese of Lichfield

TGI Monday shortlisted in national Premier Digital Awards

Published: 5th October 2016

TGI Monday has been shortlisted for a Premier Digital Award for 'Most Creative Use of Social Media'.

Bishop's Blog - October 2016

Published: 1st October 2016

Blue Peter and vanishing islands: in Creationtide, we delight afresh at the bounty of God's creation and commit to being good stewards of it. Yet, as I witnessed in the Solomon Islands, we need to act now because our inaction is costing livelihoods and lives. Christian Aid's resources and its 'Big Switch' campaign show how we can make a difference.

Diocese-wide support for Dementia Friendly Churches

Published: 28th September 2016

A pilot project to help churches provide dementia-friendly services and meetings in northern Shropshire is being expanded and rolled out across the rest of the Diocese.

People flock to churches and towpaths

Published: 23rd September 2016

People from all around the Diocese of Lichfield have been meeting the new bishop of Lichfield, Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave as he has toured the diocese and walked part of the Two Saints Way as part of his 'Season of Welcome'

Bishop's Blog - September 2016

Published: 31st August 2016

"First and foremost I am a child of God" - a vital reminder to all of us, and a note-to-self for the new Bishop of Lichfield

Bishop speaks out on need to address antisemitism

Published: 28th September 2016

Bishop Michael, who is Chair of the Council of Christians and Jews, has warmly welcomed the Archbishop of Canterbury's words condemning the 'virus' of antisemitism. At a speech to the CCJ in Staines this week, Bishop Michael said, 'There is a fundamental truth that Jews and Christians hold in common: we are taught, and we believe, that men and women are made in the image of God.'

Bishops Back Statement

Published: 17th June 2012

A statement relating to the response to the Government's consultation on same sex marriage

Katie's Goodbye

Published: 3rd July 2012

DAC sectary retires - hear Diocesan Synod tributes

New Clergy Ordained at Lichfield Cathedral

Published: 4th July 2012

On 1 July 2012, Thirteen new clergy were ordained by the Bishop of Lichfield at a service in Lichfield Cathedral

Rare Service in Wilnecote

Published: 25th July 2012

Baby postpones Curate's ordination

German Curates' Link Visit

Published: 25th August 2012

Projects' could find their way into German churches

Cafe's Party Call

Published: 7th September 2012

Volunteers take centre stage for celebrations

Readers Chalk Up Milestone

Published: 10th September 2012

Certificates are presented to recognise 25 years service

A Mercian Diocese

Published: 7th November 2016

"The Diocese of Mercia, this diocese, is a borderland diocese. Living in borderlands is risky business; crossing boundaries generates anxiety; that is why we need a culture, locally of informed risk-taking, and centrally of thoughtful permission-giving. " So says +Michael in his first presidential address to Diocesan Synod.

Former Finance Minster makes Shrewsbury Tick

Published: 28th February 2012

A former Finance Minister was among the speakers calling for openness and honesty in the tax affairs of multi-national companies at a campaign event in Shrewsbury

Bishopâ€™s delight at RESTART of ex-offender service

Published: 18th January 2013

The Bishop of Lichfield has expressed his delight at news of today's re-launch of the RESTART service aimed at helping ex-offenders break free from criminal activity. The service is run by Stoke-on-Trent charity Saltbox.

October 2016

Published: 5th October 2016

Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month

Second Prayer Day for Diocese

Published: 13th February 2013

Ash Wednesday is latest to centre on growth theme

Diocesan Synod to hold open Women Bishops meeting

Published: 28th February 2013

Church members from across the Diocese of Lichfield are being invited to take part in a special meeting of the Diocesan Synod next month to discuss the way forward on the Church of England's women bishops legislation.

All Bishops Saddened by Vote

Published: 22nd November 2012

Each of the four bishops in the Lichfield Diocese has been speaking of their individual disappointment and concerns following the vote on women bishops

Choirs 'Re-Sounding' Success

Published: 30th October 2012

Three top off a record breaking season for St Peter's

Youth Get Prayer Special

Published: 15th November 2012

Churches prepare for November 30th Diocesan Day of Prayer for young people and children after Reaching New Generations gets go-ahead

BAME vocations celebration

Published: 21st October 2016

Over sixty people gathered in West Bromwich last night to hear about the ways people of black and minority ethnic groups can be encouraged to consider vocations in the Church of England.

Zoe's 'King Sized' Christmas Design

Published: 17th December 2012

Pupil sees her picture become a Christmas Card

Lichfield Diocese's reps reflect on General Synod

Published: 10th July 2013

The Church of England's General Synod met in York over the weekend, running through to Tuesday with full representation from this diocese.

The Chrism Eucharist

Published: 17th April 2014

One of the special but less widely understood services in the Church's calendar is the Chrism Eucharist which takes place in the cathedral of each diocese on the morning of Maundy Thursday.