News

Bishop Joins Drones March

Week- long protest walk begins in Diocese

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

Bishop of Lichfield's Focus for 2012

The Bishop of Lichfield's Message: Focus for 2012

Bishop's Drones' Fear

'Death reduced to level of computer game...lack of transparency over claims'

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

Bishop welcomes new Archbishop of Canterbury

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill has welcomed the announcement that the Rt Revd Justin Welby, currently Bishop of Durham, will be the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

Picture Man's Lasting Image

DVD ensures that 175th celebration flower festival is not forgotten

Bishop 'Deeply Disappointed' Over Synod Decision

The Bishop of Lichfield calls the result 'unwelcome' and against the vast majority of CofE members wishes

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.

Advent is just the ticket for quick Bishop

The Bishop of Wolverhampton, the Rt Revd Clive Gregory has described the chicane of emotions he sped through as a motoring fine dropped on his doormat.

Cafe's Christmas Cheer

Customers respond to hamper appeal for vulnerable

‘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.