Newsletter from Archdiocese of Birmingham

Brushstrokes Community Project has received £45,000 to help prevent homelessness. The grant from Nationwide Building Society will fund their two-year project, Safe and Secure in Sandwell. Thanks to the grant, Brushstrokes will be able to help people who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, and those experiencing problems with their housing. This includes EU…

Caritas Archdiocese of Birmingham is pleased to announce the launch of our new website. We continue to have a presence on the Archdiocese Website and are grateful for their help in publishing news and information for us in the past, and for their on-going support. However, as our work grows we felt the time was right to…

On 17 September, Archbishop Bernard visited Fatima House – a project that provides a safe haven for vulnerable female asylum seekers in Birmingham. On his arrival, the Archbishop met with volunteers and staff. They spoke about the project and the support they give to the women. He then shared a meal with project staff, volunteers…

On 23 September 2017, midlands Church leaders will lead a walk of friendship from St Chad’s Cathedral in Birmingham to the Anglican Cathedral of St Mary and St Chad in Lichfield. Covering eighteen miles of canal towpaths, cycle routes and country lanes, the pilgrimage will mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. It celebrates the fact…

After conceiving the vision over four years ago of an extended and redesigned Sacred Heart Community centre and Church on the 27th of May 2021 the Lord Mayor of Tamworth, on his first official engagement, formally opened the new café and centre. The Heart of Tamworth logo is so good you can even taste it. The…