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Chad Pilgrims progress through the elements

A hardy band of pilgrims are battling through the weather from Shrewsbury to Lichfield.


Historic new centre celebrations in Matlosane

People from our diocese joined hundreds celebrate an historic new centre in South Africa.


Valuing people with Down's Syndrome

A personal perspective on the subject recently discussed at General Synod



Welcome to Shropshire

Shropshire has its first Place of Welcome thanks to church volunteers in Oswestry.


New Prebendaries named

Six clergy have been appointed to fill vacant Prebendary stalls at Lichfield Cathedral.


That winning feeling

Su Parker reflects on an award-winning night for the Diocese.


Fighting debt in the Black Country

Black Country people battling debt are to benefit from the appointment of a new worker.


Bishops oppose Enoch Powell plaque

The bishops of Wolverhampton and Lichfield oppose 'Rivers of Blood' politician tribute.


Church School Leaders' Conference

Featuring lollipop ladies, the Queen and St Chad


Face recognition

Seeing in unlikely places


Tributes to popular priest

Father Alan Jones served throughout the Black Country and South Staffordshire.


Tough talk

Moments that can open up constructive conversations


Real Talk brings communities together

Community conversations in the Black Country spark enthusiasm for neighbourhood change.


Walsall welcomes latest St Chad's Volunteer

Kenneth Bau Yi Wen commissioned by Bishop Michael


Mark My Words - Holocaust Memorial Day

As Holocaust Memorial Day approaches, the Bishop of Lichfield reflects on the words we use.


CHAD Living - following Christ in the everyday

A new series of videos exploring what it means to follow Christ today.


Variety enables enrichment

Avoiding isolation is good for all of us.


Diocesan Director of Education gets MBE

Colin Hopkins is awarded for his services to education in the New Year Honours List.


Signs of Christmas - Advent in BSL

Diocesan Advisor to the Deaf Church Susan Myatt reflects on Christmas using British Sign Language.


Following a better way after Year Of The Troll

In his Christmas message, the Bishop of Lichfield encourages us to choose grace and truth.


Following Christ in the footsteps of....Mary

Lindsey Hall reflects on the huge risk Mary took in saying 'yes' to God.


New Bishop's Adviser For Women In Ministry

Sarah Schofield is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser For Women In Ministry.


Snow Closures - Update

The diocesan offices at St Mary's House are open as normal today (Tuesday) until 2pm.


Bid farewell but Bishop still Stoked

City of Culture bid worthwhile


December 2017

Appointments and Departures


God is now here

God doesn't have to be persuaded to be interested in us


Loving Black Country Families

Ground-breaking project brings Black Country churches and charities together.


Come and see stunning memorial

A striking stained glass memorial window in Stoke-on-Trent is on display for all to see.


Sabah Partnership renewed

The Dioceses of Lichfield and Sabah have formally renewed their partnership.

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