Bishop of Ebbsfleet statement
The Bishop of Lichfield responds to the Bishop of Ebbsfleet's decision to seek full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
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New Prison Team launched
The Bishop of Lichfield is part of a new team to strengthen work in prisons.
Give Thanks appeal passes £5,000 target
People donate to Christian Aid to pass on the blessing of their vaccination.
Places of Welcome back for cuppas and company
Volunteers across the Midlands are re-mobilising in churches and other community hubs to offer connection for the isolated.
Pilgrimage to span Two Kingdoms
A 475-pilgrimage to Lichfield in St Chad's footsteps begins in Lindisfarne this weekend.
Megan to be new Archdeacon of Stoke
The Revd Dr Megan Smith has been named as the next Archdeacon of Stoke-upon-Trent.
Tribute paid to Les
Popular parish priest Les Rees has died at the age of 71.
Meet the #NewRevs2021
16 curates will be ordained at Lichfield Cathedral this weekend.
Making nature count in churchyards
Children got stuck into nature in a week of activities at a Pelsall church.
New Pioneer Minister for Stoke-on-Trent
Catherine Matlock to take on new role in Hanley and across the city.
Pat to be new DAC Chair
The Bishop of Lichfield has appointed the Revd Preb Pat Hawkins to key church buildings role.
Remembering Srebrenica
Churches are invited stand against hatred on Srebrenica Memorial Sunday 11 July
From Lament To Action
The Bishop of Lichfield says the Church needs to respond courageously to the report of the Archbishops' Anti-Racism Task Force.
Greater convenience comes to Llanyblodwel
A £5,000 National Churches Trust Grant will help St Michael’s Church in Llanyblodwel pay for the modern toilets allowing to better serve the local community.
Bishop of Stafford consecrated
Matthew Parker is consecrated as the 12th Bishop of Stafford
Bishops pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip
The bishops of our diocese express sorrow at the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Church and community servants honoured on Maundy Thursday
Six people from across the diocese were recogised with 'Maundy money' from the Queen.
Bishop Michael's Easter Message 2021
The Bishop of Lichfield looks back on a candle mishap and forward in hope.
Mary takes on advocacy role
Mary Thomas is the Bishop of Lichfield's new Adviser for Women in Ministry.
Give thanks for your vaccination!
The diocese has partnered with Christian Aid to help people pass on the blessing of Covid jabs.
Bishop backs Covid vaccination campaign
The Bishop of Lichfield and other senior church leaders are targeting Covid vaccination misinformation
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Finding a home in Stoke-on-Trent
Find out why a couple from Barlaston Church became foster carers - and how you can get involved.
Church community hub opens for vaccinations
Over 500 people were welcomed into community base at a Stoke-on-Trent church on its first day as a vaccination centre.
Review wants to hear from survivors
Listening to survivors of abuse is key to independent safeguarding review.
Bishop of Stafford update
Matthew Parker will be licensed as Episcopal Vicar for the Stafford Area on 28 January.
Bringing People Together
Building on the benefits of Places of Welcome in a period of social distancing and lockdowns, a pattern for combatting isolation led by our TCT team.
Cathedral hosting vaccine clinics
Lichfield Cathedral is to serve the community as a Covid vaccination centre.
Blessed labour or forced labour?
This Sunday, the First Sunday of Epiphany, is Plough Sunday where many pray for blessing on human labour near the start of the calendar year
All Saints funding boost
A Stoke-on-Trent church will install new community facilities thanks to a National Churches Trust grant.
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Hope in the darkness
The Bishop of Lichfield finds light and joy in singing close to home.
