Archdiocese of Birmingham
Episcopal Ordinations
At 12.00 noon on Tuesday (16 July) best friends Canon Richard Walker and Monsignor Timothy Menezes will be ordained Auxiliary Bishops in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham by Archbishop Bernard Longley. The full-capacity, invitation-only congregation at St Chad’s Cathedral will include visiting Catholic bishops, leaders of other Christian Churches, family-members and friends of the … Read more
Steadfast Peacemaking
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham’s ‘Diocesan Justice and Peace Commission’ invites all to its annual ‘Justice and Peace Retreat,’ which will take place at St Paul’s Convent, Selly Park Road, Birmingham B29 7LL, on Saturday (29 June), from 10.30am to 4.30pm. ‘Steadfast peacemaking’ will be led by Ann Farr, who has vast experience of … Read more
New CEO for Father Hudson’s Care
Congratulations to Joanne Watters, who took the role of CEO of Father Hudson’s Care on Saturday 1 June, following the retirement of former CEO Andy Quinn. As the the social care agency of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, Father Hudson’s Care is involved in numerous projects throughout the Midlands. Joanne has been working as … Read more
Church Leaders’ Joint Statement
21 senior leaders of Churches based in and around the West Midlands have signed a joint statement ahead of the General Election of 4 July. In the joint statement, the Church leaders acknowledge the sacrifice involved for all who offer themselves for election to public office. They encourage each Parliamentary candidate to commit to work … Read more
New Appointments
Recent announcements have been made by both the Church of England Birmingham and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham. Archdeacon of Aston The new Archdeacon of Aston is to be Revd Phelim O’Hare, who currently ministers in the Church of England Birmingham as the Area Dean of Kings Norton, Moseley & Shirley. For more information … Read more
The Medaille Trust: Human Trafficking Awareness Session
Human Trafficking Awareness sessions hosted by the Medaille Trust, in partnership with Father Hudson’s Care, will take place from 7pm until 9pm on Wednesday (17 April) at St Anne’s Parish Rooms, Digbeth B12 OPB, and from 11am until 1pm on Thursday (18 April) at St Catherine of Siena, Bristol Street B5 7BE. The sessions will … Read more
Walks of Witness 2024
Birmingham City Centre Walk of Witness Please note that all times after the 10am start are approximate depending on numbers and the weather. 10.00am – The Church at Carrs Lane – Stations 1 & 2 10.30am – Pause on High Street – Stations 3 & 4 10.40am – Pause outside Spec Savers on New Street … Read more
Pray24Brum: Sharing Reflections
Maud Grainger from Birmingham Churches Together shares her reflections on #Pray24Brum Over the 19th and 20th of January, Christians came together to create a canopy of prayer over the city of Birmingham and beyond. Over 24 hours different traditions led an hour of prayer to those gathered in St Philip’s Cathedral and to those joining … Read more
Christmas at the Cathedrals
(Featured image courtesy of St Chad’s Cathedral) Christmas services will be taking place in all of Birmingham’s and Solihull’s 500+ churches over the Christmas period. Most local churches will have a website or Facebook page to profile their services and events. A full list of services at St Philip’s Cathedral, Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 2QB … Read more