Church stands with Mosque after Tipton bomb
The Bishop of Wolverhampton, Rt Revd Clive Gregory was among faith and community leaders who issued a joint statement on Saturday.
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Bishop opposes report on Stafford Hospital
"There are inaccuracies in the Report that has been put forward to the regulator of the Mid Staffs NHS Foundation Trust which reflect a lack of understanding about Stafford and the difficulties many face in accessing other hospitals in the region" he says
Poverty Pilgrims Pass Portals
Last week a band of pilgrims traveled from General Synod to London to highlight the plight of those living in poverty, stopping in Stafford on the way.
Saint brought to book as community celebrates
The Community of St Chad met at the beginning of the month to celebrate its first anniversary as the first full biography of St Chad was launched
Shrewsbury Church shortlisted for EH award
St Alkmunds Church is one of four remaining churches in 'Best Rescue or Repair of a Place of Worship' category
Bells Ring Out Message
Retuning project comes to conclusion with Easter peal
Installation of New Chancellor
Music scholar set to take on role
New Generations Reaching for Summer Soulace.
The summer has seen a rash of events for new generations - here is VIDEO and an insight from some participants around the diocese.
New Appointee is Manna from Tunstall
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, is delighted to announce today the appointment of Canon Simon Baker to the post of Archdeacon of Lichfield and Rector of the United Benefice of St Michael & St Mary Lichfield with St John Wall.
'Growing Leadership'-the Bishop's 2013 Lent Appeal
The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield, outlines his 2013 Lent Appeal
Bishop's voice in the Queen's Speech debate
Having been present for the State Opening of Parliament at which the Queen announced the government's plans for legislation, Bishop Jonathan concentrated on caring for the disadvantaged.
Act on that gut feeling if children may be at risk
The recent lifting of reporting restrictions on a series of trials for sexual abuse, child prostitution and trafficking in Telford have highlighted the vulnerability of young people in a number of ways for which church members, neighbours and schools shou
Sadness at sudden death of former Tamworth vicar
There is sadness in the Diocese of Lichfield as news of the sudden death of The Very Revd Keith Jukes, Dean of Ripon Cathedral at the age of 59.
Children At Risk- Bishop Calls for Action
CHILDREN AT RISK – We Have a Part to Play
Picture Man's Lasting Image
DVD ensures that 175th celebration flower festival is not forgotten
Bishops in the House of Lords & the Marriage Bill
Over the past two weeks, the Bishop of Lichfield has had a huge amount of correspondence from those wanting to defend the traditional definition of marriage when the bill is voted on in the House of Lords tomorrow.
Celebration and Publication
A Staffordshire Clergywoman has two reasons to be cheerful this month.
‘Boycott: god-like behaviour’ says bishop
As Christians celebrated Pentecost yesterday, the Bishop of Shrewsbury compared his encounter with the cricketing deity and commentator with the third person of God, the Holy Spirit.
New Archdeacon to Stoke church’s mission
The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has appointed a successor to the post of Archdeacon of Stoke. The new Archdeacon of Stoke will be the Revd Matthew Parker who is currently Team Rector of the Leek and Meerbrook Team of churches and Rural Dean for the Leek Deanery.
Forgiveness and repentance confirmed behind bars.
Despite risks of drowning, and prison walls, "God breaks through the most secure of defences, liberating hearts and minds, and turning lives around." says Bishop Clive. About a hundred people crowded into the chapel at Swinfen Hall Prison near Lichfield on Sunday morning for a very special service.
Rambling Rev is star of beer festival
A Stoke-on-Trent vicar has become the star of a real ale festival with a special brew named after him.
Walkers Stopped in their Tracks
Churchgoers from around the Diocese were having to 'stay put' after the annual Christian Aid sponsored walk was cancelled.
Matthew Parker is the new Archdeacon of Stoke
Matthew is all Stoked up after four hundred people gathered in Lichfield Cathedral on Tuesday evening to witness his Collation, Induction and Welcome as Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent and his Installation as an Honorary Canon.
Lay Readers accrue four centuries of experience
With over four centuries of experience between them, sixteen Lay Readers were given special recognition at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday. Another eight were formally welcomed to the diocese and one was licensed for the first time.
Major Tourism Conference for West Midlands Churche
Leominster Priory will be the central venue for the event which is being advertised to churches and tourism organisations across the country. Workshops will also use other nearby heritage buildings.
Honours awarded to six priests in the Diocese
On 29 September, six long-serving priests were made Prebendaries of Lichfield Cathedral by Bishop Jonathan with the Dean, Adrian Dorber.
‘Good, for Nothing’ Clergy championed by Bishop
At a service in Lichfield Cathedral last night, the Bishop of Lichfield, The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill licensed the Revd Preb Amanda Rylands to the voluntary, part-time position to give support and a voice to other self-supporting clergy.
Church life is child’s play for new curate Jo
The second story about one of this weekend's new ordinands, Jo Williams hopes to help disciples grow through all sorts of activities.
'Church is not a Franchise' says Selwyn Lecturer
In the 2013 Selwyn Lecture held this week at Lichfield Cathedral, Canon George Lings compared fresh expressions of church as children with the same DNA but different characters rather than replicas of existing churches. See video.
St Chad's Jobs Club opened by local MP
St Chad's Church, together with the city council, Wolverhampton Inter-Faith & Regeneration Network and SiteLearn formally opened a new Job Club on Friday.
