Jan 19, 2021 The planned consecration of the new Bishop of Stafford has been delayed due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Subscribe to our daily newsletter! Sign Up Matthew Parker. Photo: Diocese of Lichfield The Diocese of Lichfield has made the decision to postpone the planned ceremony for Matthew Parker, who will instead be licenced as Episcopal Vicar for the Stafford area. The licencing on January 28 will be conducted by the Bishop of Lichfield, Dr Michael Ipgrave, and will allow Rev. Parker to undertake the pastoral and administrative duties of the Bishop of Stafford until he can be ...