News From the Archdiocese of Birmingham

      Website Events News   Peter’s Pence and Pilgrimages Peter’s Pence: ‘Let us share the joys and sufferings of others, inspired by fraternal love’   Today (Thursday) is the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul.The Peter’s Pence Collection usually takes place in our churches on the Sunday nearest to the feast of SS…

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes “…to build a chapel here…” Reflection: “…to build a chapel here…”   The Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes begins this Saturday, 27 May.    This week’s reflection is from Fr Jeremy Howard, Lourdes Pilgrimage Director.   The pastoral theme at Lourdes this year moves on from Our Lady’s instruction to Bernadette to Go…

Reflection, LOUDfence, Being a Welcoming Church  Reflection for 6th Sunday of Easter   During these Easter days, the risen Jesus appears to his followers; he yearns for us with a burning desire and a love that is stronger than death. In this Sunday’s Gospel Jesus promises us that he will not abandon us or leave…

View in browser   Website Events News   Preparing our hearts, minds and spirits for the journey of salvation  Dates for your diary: the month ahead   Fri 23 Feb: CAFOD Family Fast Day   Fri 23 Feb: The Crucifixion, Oxford   Fri 23 Feb: Prayer and Life Workshop: Nuneaton   Sat 24 Feb: Annual…

View in browser Website Events News For all priests and deacons who quietly witness to Christ every day. Sacred Heart of Jesus enfold them.  Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Each priest seeks in his ministry, a dollop of common sense, a modicum of humility, a thick skin, a desire not to please…