News from the Archdiocese of Birmingham

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…

Tabor House seeks volunteers to help Birmingham’s rough sleepers. Tabor House has a desperate need for more volunteers to support guests as they strive to turn their lives around. To recruit these volunteers, they are holding an open evening on Wednesday 19 September from 6pm to 9pm at St Anne’s Catholic Church in Digbeth, near…

President Higgins meets staff from Tabor House The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, met staff from Birmingham homeless shelter, Tabor House, during yesterday’s visit to the city. President Higgins visited the headquarters of the Birmingham Irish Association, which is one of the founding partners behind Tabor House. Project manager, Sharon Fear, volunteer coordinator Sharon McCall, Jo…

Lenten Retreat 2022 – hosted by the Birmingham Diocesan Justice & Peace Commission This year’s retreat will focus on the theme of Praying With Scripture. It takes place on Saturday 5 March 2022, 10am to 3.30pm, at St Paul’s Convent, Selly Park Road, Birmingham, B29 7LL. It will be led by Sr Olivia, of the…

Black Country Churches Engaged and Churches Linked across Staffordshire and the Potteries have shared their Epiphany 2018 newsletter. In this issue you will read about Homeless Sunday, a training event for people working with children, and the Big Church Day Out. You will also find links to liturgical resources and information about conferences and events…

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…