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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.


Building church together

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


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.


Service to communities celebrated in Acton Trussell

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


Fruitful time with YMCA

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


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.


Be Mine, Valentine

In the Bishop's Pastoral letter for February, Bishop Mark toasts the birds and the martyr.


Holocaust Memorial Day at Lichfield Cathedral

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


January 2017

Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month


Tributes to first Archdeacon of Walsall

Former Archdeacon of Walsall Tony Sadler has died, leading to warm tributes.


Lichfield Cathedral commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day

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


Fighting slavery together

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


Much-loved Priest dies aged 101

Tributes have been paid to one of the Diocese of Lichfield's oldest priests following his death aged 101.


Jill Saward Funeral

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


Statement on the Death of Jill Saward

The Diocese of Lichfield expresses its deep sadness at the death today of Jill Saward.


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.


Celebrating Shared Traditions at Limmud Conference

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Right Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave, joined almost 3,000 people for the annual Jewish Limmud Conference in Birmingham.


Bishop's Blog - January 2017

Following a year that seemed to despise facts and experts, Bishop Clive considers what is truth and whether Jesus' choice to reveal the truth about God and his Kingdom through personal testimony and story-telling is a better route to finding truth.


Pilgrims Together to a Better Kingdom

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


Walking Together for Justice and Peace

The Bishop of Lichfield joined people from other faiths in a pilgrimage exploring justice and peace in Cyprus.


Chell Comes Together for Families in Need at Christmas

More than 20 families in need in Stoke-on-Trent won't go hungry this Christmas after local Christians, Tesco and other community groups joined forces.


Bishop Michael Welcomes Appointment

The Bishop of Lichfield has welcomed the appointment of the Revd Prebendary Dr Woyin Karowei Dorgu as his successor as Area Bishop of Woolwich in the Diocese of Southwark.


Christmas Comes Early for Hanley Church

A Stoke-on-Trent church has been given an early Christmas present - a £20,000 grant to carry out urgent repairs and replacement works.


December 2016

Clergy Appointments, retirements and resignations this month


Nature Friendly Churches on the Increase

Churchyards in parishes across Lichfield Diocese have been recognised for the vital role they play in supporting the environment to flourish.

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