News from the Archdiocese of Birmingham

A new course hopes to inspire Christians to share their faith with others and encourage more people to talk about Christ. ‘Talking Jesus: The Course’ will support people to have conversations about their faith stories. Talking Jesus: The Course consists of six video-based teaching sessions. Each session features inspirational testimonies of people sharing their faith, complete…

Brushstrokes Community Project has launched its first-ever public fundraising campaign to support vulnerable people in Sandwell and west Birmingham who are hardest-hit because of Covid. The project needs to raise £85,000 this year just to keep going and provide the support that people need right now. The pandemic has had a severe impact on Brushstrokes’…

The Archdiocese of Birmingham has released a series of resources to support people and parishes during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this challenging time, the Archdiocese is providing regular updates on the Archdiocese website and social media channels, to keep in touch and share important messages. Archbishop Bernard has recorded a video message about the outbreak…

After conceiving the vision over four years ago of an extended and redesigned Sacred Heart Community centre and Church on the 27th of May 2021 the Lord Mayor of Tamworth, on his first official engagement, formally opened the new café and centre. The Heart of Tamworth logo is so good you can even taste it. The…

Tony Broom, who recently retired from Father Hudson’s board of trustees, has been honoured by Pope Francis for his years of service to the Church. On Sunday 15 September, Tony was joined by family, friends, former and current trustees, Father Hudson’s staff and old boys to celebrate his investiture as a Knight Commander of the…

Ecumenical Walks of Witness will take place on Good Friday 2019 to commemorate Christ’s death and resurrection. Walks are taking place in many places, including: BIRMINGHAM, beginning at at Carrs Lane Church at 10.00am and concluding at St Chad’s Cathedral. LICHFIELD, beginning at 8.15am in Whittington and concluding at Lichfield Methodist Church. TAMWORTH, gathering at…