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Learning Again

Farewell Pastoral letter from Bishop Mark


Bishop blesses new base

New facilities are opened at Three Spires House to help fufill the Diocese's vision.


New lay ministers celebrated

The Bishop of Lichfield admits 14 new lay ministers to office at a special service.


Doing remembrance thoughtfully

Does remembrance point us to a path of peace?


Backpacks blessed at Berkswich

Students and their bags get a blessing at a special back-to-school service.


My cup overrunneth

Team spirit and episcopal ambition


Kilimanjaro climb in memory of Bishop

The grandsons of a popular Lichfield bishop are taking on a charity challenge.


August 2018

Appointments and Departures



Places of Welcome spreading in Tamworth

There are now five Places of Welcome in Tamworth with more to follow.


Learning from laughter

No wonder Jesus urged us to be like 'little children'!


Taylored to nursing homes

Good practice for visiting nursing and residential homes


Offering a warm welcome thanks to £15,000 grant

Places of Welcome are spreading across Lichfield District.


Setting God's People Free through national elf service

Dr Lindsey Hall explores what true freedom means.


Bishop Mark says goodbye

Bishop Mark bid farewell to the diocese at a packed service in Shrewsbury.


Farewell gift for Bishop Mark and Mandy

People across the Diocese are invited to contribute to Bishop Mark and Mandy's leaving gift.


Easter reflections in BSL

An Easter reflection using British Sign Language.


Uniform bank returns

Over 130 children were kitted out in school uniform in Chell Parish last year.


Dementia-Focused Prayers to Share

St Andrew's Church, Church Aston recently held a dementia-friendly Songs of Praise service.


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



A blessing of conveniences

A village church has its first ever toilet - blessed by the Bishop of Lichfield.


Tributes to popular priest

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


May 2018

Appointments and Departures

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