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Bishop of Lichfield's Easter Message

Bishop Michael is inspired by generosity against the odds in his Easter Message.


Thanksgiving service for Bishop Jonathan Gledhill

A thanksgiving service for the 98th Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, took place at Lichfield Cathedral on Sunday.


REVs network raising money for Red Cross in Ukraine

A Shrewsbury-based chaplaincy project has raised nearly "£25,000 for the Red Cross" Ukraine appeal in two weeks.


Staffordshire Record Office - your parish deposits

The record office in Stafford has temporarily closed ahead of the construction of a new history centre.


New church opens its doors

A pioneering church initiative at the heart of Telford has moved into its new central base after two years of grassroots growth in local communities.


Serving in our powerlessness

A special message from St Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow, which was visited by a group from Lichfield Diocese in 2019.


Tributes paid to North Staffordshire priest

The Revd Jonathan Watkins, the Vicar of Knutton, has died.


First Arrivals on Two Kingdoms Way

The first walkers have checked out the entire route from Lindisfarne to Lichfield, arriving on St Chads Day 2022.


Churches mobilise for Ukraine

People across the diocese are joining prayers and action for the war-stricken country.


New church moves into its building

A pioneering church initiative at the heart of Telford has moved into its new central base after two years of grassroots growth in local communities.


£20,000 gift sent to Matlosane

Support has been given to the Covid-hit Church in South Africa thanks to the generosity of people across our diocese.


Thanksgiving service for Bishop Jonathan

People are invited to remember the 98th Bishop of Lichfield at Lichfield Cathedral on 20 March.


Synod supports persecuted Church

General Synod unanimously back a motion - brought by Lichfield members - to condemn the persecution of Christians across the world.


Adam to say goodbye

Adam Edwards is leaving Transforming Communities Together to take on a national role with the Church Urban Fund.


Farewell to war hero Dick

The Revd Preb Dick Sargent - who played a key role in the D-Day landings - has died aged 97.


St Mark's secure almost £1m from Heritage Fund

St Mark's Church in Shelton will be the home of an ambitious community-focused project.


Christmas cannot be cancelled

The Bishop of Lichfield's Christmas message focuses on the power of grace.


Tributes paid to Keith

Much-loved former team rector and retired clergyman Keith Haywood has died aged 73.


Chad Pilgrims push on towards Lichfield

A 475-mile trek in the footsteps of St Chad has now covered almost 350 miles.


Churchyard Awards 2021

Gardeners and guardians gathered in Lichfield to hear the judges' conclusions.


Un-locking waterways chaplaincy

Over a hundred chaplains from around the country descended on Lichfield Cathedral last week to celebrate their ministry and commission new chaplains.


Tributes paid to Bishop Jonathan

The Rt Revd Jonathan Gledhill, Bishop of Lichfield from 2003-2015, died yesterday.


Encouraging the next generation

Members of Holy Trinity Church in Heath Town, Wolverhampton, celebrated their shared past and future during Black History Month.


Bishop of Lichfield backs City of Sanctuary

The Rt Revd Michael Ipgrave is adding his support to those who want to welcome refugees and asylum seekers.


Tributes paid to Peter

One of the first recipients of the Chad Medal in the diocese has died.


Lisa leaps for charity

A West Bromwich curate with muscular dystophy is skydiving for a good cause.


School's new extension named after Sue

A Church school in Staffordshire has christened new rooms The Wedgwood Wing.


Megan collated at Minster

The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been collated as Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.


Chad pilgrims travel from Stoke to Lichfield

The Community of St Chad Pilgrimage took in the new statue of St Chad and marked farewells and new beginnings.


19 new lay ministers commissioned

New Readers from across the diocese were licensed at Lichfield Cathedral on Saturday.

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