News From the Archdiocese of Birmingham

View in browser Website Events News “the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep” ­Fourth Sunday of Easter­ John’s words “the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep” set the tone for us this Good Shepherd Sunday. As a child I was fascinated by the…

“You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.” “Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man!”   21st Sunday ordinary time year A   “Simon son of Jonah, you are a happy man!” These are the words of Our Lord after St Peter has made his profession of faith, “You are the…

Website Events News Avoid getting into debt – except the debt of mutual love. Reflection – St Vincent de Paul ­ Jesus talks of mercy in terms of cancelling debts.  A servant’s debt of 10,000 talents (200 years of salaries!) is cancelled but he then cruelly abuses a fellow servant who owes him four months…

      Website Events News   The Coronation, take part in LOUDfence at St Chad’s Cathedral Reflection – the King’s Coronation   From Mgr Tim Menezes, Dean of St Chad’s Cathedral   This weekend, our country will celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III.   We know that this event brings a range of…

I was in Prison and You Visited Me This Saturday, 15 July – Pact Roadshow: I was in Prison and You Visited Me   Pact, Prison Advice and Care Trust, is the national Catholic charity which supports prisoners and their families. We are working in 11 prisons in the Archdiocese of Birmingham and in the community.Pact…