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25 years on - first women priested in Lichfield Diocese

The first women were made priests at Lichfield Cathedral on 23 April 1994.


Prayers for Notre Dame community

Bishop Michael urges prayers for the community of Notre Dame and Paris


We had hoped...

This Easter, the first Easter: Bishop Michael's reflection


Church supports people with Parkinson's

Church outreach to Parkinson's sufferers in Stoke-on-Trent has led to a conference.


Tributes to Kathy

The Bishop of Lichfield celebrates the work of domestic abuse victim champion Kathy Coe.


Fridge benefits

A Community Fridge in Telford is proving a popular resource for local people.


Peace Woodland to get Easter Sunday blessing

The new woodland will be blessed ahead of its summer opening.


Not a waste of energy

An energy recovery facility visit showed the way we treat our waste is key.


Bishop backs Brexit prayer cuppa

Churches are encouraged to host café-style meetings to bring together people over Brexit.


Churches urged to take creation care lead

Local churches are asked to spearhead efforts to tackle climate change.


Memorial service for Stafford fire victims

A service to remember Riley, Keegan, Tilly Rose and Olly is on 28 March.


Dementia-friendly first for churches

Over recent years, churches and dioceses have stepped up support


Tackling loan sharks together

The Church is at the center of a new charter to drive out loan sharks.


New Chad statue to welcome pilgrims

St Chad is to be immortalised with new public artwork to mark his 1,350th anniversary.


Lent Appeal to help vulnerable women

Hearing first hand about how vulnerable women will benefit from the Bishop's Lent Appeal.


Transforming poverty through the silver screen

I, Daniel Blake and the bible come together thanks to a Wolverhampton curate.


Inspirational volunteers get first St Chad's Medals

The inaugural St Chad's Medal awards took place at Lichfield Cathedral yesterday.


Farsi Christians celebrate Communion in mother tongue

A Wolverhampton church takes part in the national launch of Holy Communion in Persian.


From New York to Shropshire

New York priest Yejide Peters has begun a new role in the heart of Shrewsbury.


Catwalk, Clotheshorses (and Dogcollars)

A Wolverhampton church hosted a fashion show with a difference on Monday...


What would Jesus wear?

A Wolverhampton church will feature a charity catwalk as 'fast fashion' is in the spotlight.


Holocaust victims remembered

School pupils join the Bishop of Lichfield on a visit to the National Holocaust Centre.


Blessing at farmers' centenary celebration

Soil, milk churns and a plough are blessed at a special service.


Lottery boost for St Lucia's

A formerly at-risk Shropshire church looks to the future thanks to repairs funding.


Ministry director stepping down

The Revd Lesley Bentley is to step down from a role she began in 2009.


Archdeacon Simon to stand down

The Archdeacon of Lichfield is standing down to devote himself to parish ministry.


By another way

New Year message - back to normality, though it or we may have changed


Grassroots voices prompt mental health change

An initiative giving a voice to Wolverhampton people leads to City Council mental health pledge.


He came to His own

The Bishop of Lichfield encourages us to cross divides this Christmas.


Chaplaincy joins Christmas charity wrap

Ministry at Work teamed up with a Stoke-on-Trent accountants for a spot of Christmas wrapping.

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