Earlier this month the Columban missionaries took the residents of Fatima House on a trip to Somerset. The women were picked up by bus and stayed away for two nights. During their time away they enjoyed a scenic walk along Cheddar Gorge and jumped for joy on Weston-super-Mare beach. For all it was their first…
In the heart of Birmingham, amidst the bustling city streets, guests at Fatima House have created a little oasis of calm where they can relax, spend time in nature, and see the fruits of their labours flourish. Women staying at Fatima House have transformed the area behind the building from a plain courtyard into a…
Mauricio Silva, Columban IRD and Fatima House Coordinator, writes about the second anniversary of Fatima House, a project which offers accommodation to destitute female asylum seekers. On Friday 15th of June, Fatima House opened its doors to welcome friends and supporters. The occasion marked the second anniversary of this project, which offers sanctuary to asylum…
Sitting in a quiet living room in Birmingham, sharing tea and cake, four women spoke about their journeys to get to that point, fleeing their countries of origin and seeking refuge, alone, in a foreign land. Such was the scene as Councillor Anne Underwood, Lord Mayor of Birmingham, visited Fatima House in January. Here she met…
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…