News from the Archdiocese of Birmingham

2022 marks the 120th anniversary of social care charity, Father Hudson’s Care. Established in 1902 by Monsignor George Vincent Hudson, the charity provides services for people who are experiencing a range of support needs. Initially founded to care for vulnerable children, the charity has since expanded its work and now supports people with a diversity…

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…

Places of worship and community centres that are vulnerable to hate crime can now apply for funding to improve security measures. The Places of Worship (POW) Protective Security Funding Scheme is accepting applications until 31st August 2019. The scheme is open to places of worship and faith community centres in England and Wales. The funds…

The links between Brushstrokes Community Project, which is based in the parish of St Philip Neri in Smethwick, and St Austin’s parish in Stafford have always been strong. Over the years, the M6 has become a hidden pathway of generosity connecting parishes thirty miles apart. Dedicated volunteers share their time and talents every week to…