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'Safe Space' for LGBT Christians

Bishop Michael is setting up a consultation group for LGBT Christians to share their views.


Diocese stands with Japan

Diocesan Synod remembered the 17,000 people who died in the Japanese Tsunami.


New Bishop's Chaplain Named

The Revd Dr Rebecca Lloyd will be the Bishop of Lichfield's new chaplain.


New Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral

Andrew Stead is named as the new Canon Precentor at Lichfield Cathedral.


Special Ones

A month after Valentines Day, Clare Spooner reflects on another special status.


Bishop's Lent Appeal launched

People can make a difference to the lives of refugees and asylum seekers in the 2017 Bishop's Lent Appeal.


Building bridges on St Chad's Day

This St Chad's Day, the Bishop of Lichfield urges people to cross barriers.


Come follow Christ in the footsteps of St Chad

In the March Bishop's Blog, the 99th Bishop of Lichfield reflects on the life of the first.


Bishop witnesses work with refugees

Bishop Michael saw firsthand the grassroots relationships Christians are building with refugees in Germany.


New Assistant Bishop to be Appointed

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Right Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, will be appointing the Right Revd Rod Thomas, Bishop of Maidstone, as an Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of Lichfield.


A tun of care

The Bishop of Lichfield gets a pint-sized look at chaplaincy.


He would walk 412 miles

Peter Phillips is putting his best foot forward for charity - from Lichfield to Iona.


Grassroots Voices have their say

A new project to give Wolverhampton people a voice has officially got off the ground.



Chaplain is On Fire

Curate gains community award for chaplaincy work with the fire service


Service to communities celebrated in Acton Trussell

The work of local community groups was celebrated at a special service in Acton Trussell.


Bishop to visit local mosques

The Bishop of Wolverhampton urges others to join him on Visit My Mosque Day.


Bishop calls for better refugee housing

The Bishop of Lichfield says more must be done to support asylum seekers.


Pathways, Songlines and Footsteps

What links Aboriginal dreams and a Mercian missionary?


Walking in hope: Bishop Michael's Easter Message

Easter is about walking together in hope, says the Bishop of Lichfield.


Holocaust Memorial Day at Lichfield Cathedral

Survivors of Nazi and Rwandan holocaust were the focus of today's events.


Building church together

Bishop Michael responds to yesterday's General Synod vote on the House of Bishops' Report.


Foundations from failure

Bishop Mark, Homer Simpson, and Churchill on failure.


Thanksgiving Service and tributes for Bishop Keith

The Thanksgiving Service for the Rt Revd Keith Sutton will take place on 10 May at Lichfield Cathedral.


December 2016

Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month


Lichfield Cathedral commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day

Lichfield Cathedral marks Holocaust Memorial Day on Friday, with Bishop Michael giving a lecture.


Fruitful time with YMCA

A fruitful time was had by all at North Staffordshire YMCA's latest Community Meal.


Fighting slavery together

Churches are getting involved in the fight against modern slavery across Wolverhampton and the Black Country.


Jill Saward Funeral

The funeral of Jill Saward will take place at Lichfield Cathedral at 12 noon on Tuesday, 17 January.


Pilgrims Together to a Better Kingdom

In his New Year message, the Bishop of Lichfield talks about crossing boundaries in 2017.

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