As Cathedral at the heart of our community and diocese, we are seeking to tackle the important issues;
- to allow space for healthy debate
- to be good stewards of this earth
- to be a voice for the vulnerable and marginalised
- to be a place of action that makes real and important changes towards a better future.
ECO Cathedral
As a Cathedral community, we are committed to caring for God’s Creation; we are a Partner in Action with A Rocha.
The Anglican Communion’s fifth Mark of Mission is
“to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and sustain and renew the life of the earth.”
We have adopted an ethical and sustainable framework to guide our policies and practices. An, in-line with the Eco Church framework, we divide our activity under the following areas: Worship & Teaching, Buildings, Land, Community & Global Engagement, and Lifestyle.
Healthy Healing Hub
“The ministry of healing and wholeness is at the centre of our life as a Cathedral. We are committed to the Cathedral itself being a place of healing, offering visitors opportunities to pray and to experience hope and peace during difficult times."
In partnership with The Guild of Health and St. Raphael, we have become a Healthy Healing Hub, offering support for health and wellbeing to the local community and empowering other organisations within the Diocese to do the same.
Central to our focus for 2022 and beyond, this partnership will put the needs of the community and diocese in prime position, seeking to ‘recover together’ following the traumatic circumstances of the last few years.
"Silence and beauty combine to nurture the soul."
As a Gold-Tier Healthy Healing Hub we seek to serve as a centre of excellence and training.
ECO Caring for the Grounds
We are committing to be faithful stewards of the Cathedral grounds to the glory of God and the wellbeing of all.
Our wonderful team of volunteer gardeners have been transforming the gardens at the front of the Cathedral and introducing traditional, medicinal plants.
Download the information on the Garden of St Mary & St Chad
Working with Staffordshire Wildlife Trust we have been creating wildflower spaces around the grounds and joining the yearly Churches Count on Nature initiative to monitor biodiversity.
FairTrade Church
We are a FairTrade Church, committed to using fairly traded products and promoting fair trade. Find out more about Fair Trade: www.fairtrade.org.uk
Latest News
Light up the Longest Night
Lichfield Cathedral lights up for the Staffordshire Samaritans ‘Light up the Longest Night’
Wednesday December 21 sees the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. To help bring awareness to the work of the Staffordshire Samaritans, landmarks are being urged to light up green around the country - Lichfield Cathedral will be joining these landmarks. Each landmark will serve as a reminder that no matter how dark the night, the Samaritans are here for them.
This time of year usually sees a large increase in calls to the mental health charity on their 24-hour helpline number (116 123), and with the impact of the cost of living crisis in 2022 the charity is expecting more calls.
The Dean of Lichfield, The Very Revd Adrian Dorber said: “For many people the lead up to Christmas is a joyful thing – but many others are affected by loneliness, anxiety and great sadness. We want to stand with the Samaritans in the important work they do for those suffering with mental health issues and facing their own long, dark nights by lighting Lichfield Cathedral green.
If you, or a loved one, needs help – the Samaritans are there to listen, no judgement – give them a call on 116 123.”
The campaign, led by Staffordshire County Council aims to remind residents and anyone in need that the Samaritans will be there for them, with its support line open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Residents are encouraged to join in by showing a green light in their window and posting photos on social media.
ECO Beekeeping
Meet The Revd Canon Dr David Primrose, Canon Treasurer at Lichfield Cathedral and hear about beekeeping is caring for God's planet...