News


Calls for repentance over antisemitism

New teaching document shines an unflinching light on the Christian-Jewish relationship.


A builder’s vision

Bishop Geoff's final Pastoral Letter - November 2019


Space, the final frontier

Not just once upon a time...


November 2019

Appointments and Departures


New Wolverhampton team embark

Two archdeacons are commissioned for new roles in the south of the diocese.


Churchyards take centre stage

Life-giving churchyards across the diocese celebrated at annual awards.


Climate change at Selwyn Lecture

The Bishop of Sheffield explores the challenge of climate breakdown in the light of Genesis.



Telford New Church on a mission

The Revd Matt Beer is licensed to lead a new model of church in Telford.


September 2019

Appointments and Departures


Hope flowers in Stafford

A Stafford church's flower festival highlights creation care call.


Sarah steps down

Sarah Schofield steps down as Bishop's Adviser For Women In Ministry.


Farewell gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann

People are invited to contribute to a leaving gift for Bishop Geoff and Ann Annas.


Mothers' Union celebrates

The transformational work of the Mothers' Union is heralded at Lichfield Cathedral.


Thousands join in climate action

Thousands of people across the diocese called for climate justice.


"Dear Church"

Making sense of an upside-down world


"Dear Younger-self..."

Brave and foolish or a wasted time?


Monastic and parish life meet

Anglican monk Peter Allan is starting a new life in a Shropshire parish.


Churches rally for Climate Action Day

Dozens of events are planned in churches and schools across the diocese.


St Mark's secures Lottery support

Stoke-on-Trent church has a funding lifeline to help it reach out to the community.


Archdeacon Sue commissioned into new role

The Venerable Sue Weller is installed as Archdeacon Missioner of Lichfield.


Children call for climate justice at cathedral event

Hundreds of schoolchildren will call for climate justice on 20 September.


"Dear Carers"

An open letter to those with a sacred vocation


Celebrating a warm welcome in Lichfield District

Dozens of volunteers gather to celebrate Places of Welcome in Lichfield and beyond.


25 years on - roundtable reflections

Reflections on the journey to and from the ordination of women in our Diocese.


25 years on - first women priested in Lichfield Diocese

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


We had hoped...

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


New lay ministers commissioned

17 people were commissioned at a special service at Lichfield Cathedral.


"Dear Dementia..."

Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself


Prayers for Notre Dame community

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

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