Archdiocese of Birmingham
The Year of Prayer
In preparation for the Jubilee Year ‘Pilgrims of Hope,’ which starts on Advent Sunday, 1 December 2024, the year beginning on Advent Sunday, 3 December 2023 has been designated by Pope Francis the ‘Year of Prayer’ in the Roman Catholic Community. The particular emphasis of the Year of Prayer is the ‘Our Father’ (known as … Read more
Love God, Love your Neighbour
This year, its 10th year #Pray24Brum returns to St Philips Cathedral, with the theme: Love God, Love your Neighbour. Over the 19th and 20th of January we shall be joined from Christians from all over the city for 24 hours of prayer celebrating our unity across different traditions. If you are interested in leading … Read more
Laudate Deum
On 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis’ new Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum (‘Praise God’) was published. The exhortation ‘clarifies and completes’ the Pope’s 2015 Exhortation Laudato si’ in addressing the climate crisis. The exhortation consists of six chapters, which address the global climate crisis, the fragility of nature, the weakness … Read more
For a Synodal Church
Two years after Pope Francis gave all Catholics the opportunity to make their views known on the mission of the Church in the 21st Century, the first of two international Synod meetings will take place in Rome from next Wednesday, 4 October, on the theme ‘For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission.’ The Synod of … Read more
Christian Resources Exhibition to visit Solihull
On Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 November, the Christian Resources Exhibition will come to Solihull. Over two days, over 150 organisations will offer expert advice on everything from church heating to church seating, from pianos to preaching aids and from computers to clergy clothing. Supporting the exhibition, a 50-strong programme of talks will cover practical … Read more
LOUDfence at St Chad’s Cathedral
St Chad’s Cathedral will host a ‘LOUDfence’ event from Sunday 7 to Saturday 13 May. ‘LOUDfence’ involves tying brightly-coloured ribbons and messages of support in public spaces to show support for victims and survivors of child abuse. The aim is to give survivors a voice, to create awareness in the community and to work to … Read more
Love the stranger
In response to the Government’s ‘Illegal Migration Bill,’ the Department for International Affairs of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has released a new publication, ‘Love the stranger.’ In 2023, the people who make the dangerous journey across the English Channel to reach the UK are called by various names: ‘refugees’, ‘asylum seekers’, … Read more