Pastoral Letter for the 4th Sunday of Lent -18th/19th March
Watch on to see Archbishop Bernard Longley deliver his Pastoral Letter for the 4th Sunday of Lent
The God who Speaks – diocesan launch
The year 2020 has been earmarked as a focus on the Bible and ‘The God Who Speaks’. The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales is encouraging everyone to celebrate, live and share God’s word with this exciting new Scripture initiative. It coincides with the 10th anniversary of Verbum Domini – Pope Benedict XVI’s Apostolic…
Archbishop of Birmingham | Bernard Longley | Birmingham | Father Hudson's Care | Homelessness | Tabor House | Uncategorised
The key to a better future
On 3 December Archbishop Bernard welcomed invited guests to a service of blessing at Tabor House, Birmingham’s new night shelter. Members of the clergy, religious sisters, representatives from Father Hudson’s Care, and parishioners joined Tabor House volunteers, guests and members of the management committee for the event. On entering, all guests received an uncut key,…
Archbishop of Birmingham | Asylum | Bernard Longley | Birmingham | Columban Missionaries | Father Hudson's Care | Fatima House | Restore
Archbishop Bernard joins residents to celebrate Fatima House anniversary
On 16 September, Archbishop Bernard Longley shared dinner with the women staying at Fatima House, to celebrate its first anniversary. Gathered round the communal dining table, Archbishop Bernard broke bread with residents and other guests. The women cooked dishes from their home countries, resulting in a wonderful array of cuisines. Residents talked about their lives and…