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Outreach: Lichfield Diocese

Thursday 9 March 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Michael Fabricant asked to meet the Lord Bishop of Lichfield to discuss outreach work in the diocese.
  • The Minister expressed delight at the prospect of meeting the new Lord Bishop of Lichfield, Michael Ipgrave.
  • Michael Fabricant highlighted outreach projects in Lichfield, including a film club run by St Michael's church that meets monthly.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Michael Fabricant Con
Religion & Faith
Context

None specified, but the question pertains to a potential meeting between MP and the new Lord Bishop of Lichfield.

Question

If he will meet the Lord Bishop of Lichfield to discuss outreach work in that diocese.

Answer from Andrew Selous

I would be delighted to meet Michael Ipgrave, the new Lord Bishop of Lichfield, and I look forward to doing so very much indeed.

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Q2 Michael Fabricant Con
Religion & Faith
Context

The MP was present when the now Lord Bishop of Lichfield, Michael Ipgrave, was introduced in another place. There are various outreach projects such as St Michael's church film club and “Burntwood Be A Friend” in Lichfield.

Question

I thank my hon. Friend for his answer. In fact, I was present in the other place when the now Lord Bishop of Lichfield, Michael Ipgrave, was introduced. We have many outreach projects in Lichfield. There is the St Michael's church project, which has set up a film club that meets every month, and it offers a meal and a warm space. There is “Burntwood Be A Friend” and so many others. Is there any manner by which different dioceses can learn from each other?

Answer from Andrew Selous

I thank my hon. Friend for his continuous support for not just the cathedral, but the whole diocese of Lichfield. He makes an excellent point about sharing best practice. Dare I say it, but in public life and in government, we often do not do that as well as we could, and it would be good if the Church could show the way and lead as an example in that area.

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Not addressed: Specific manner of sharing best practices was not detailed

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