Newsletter from Archdiocese of Birmingham

People who work in social action can now take inspiration from a new prayer book produced by Caritas Archdiocese of Birmingham. It was written after people involved in serving their neighbours said a prayer book would be of great help, and contains prayers and meditations to inspire and guide them as they work to support…

Pact – the Prison Advice and Care Trust – are looking for a volunteer for their Family Service. Pact Family Services provide support to families who have a loved one in prison.  Their staff and volunteers meet and greet families as they arrive for a visit. They offer practical and emotional support including visitor information…

On 29 November 2019, more than 70 people united to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Brushstrokes Community Project. Brushstrokes began in 1999, in a tiny Black Country council flat. A small group of volunteers went out into the local community to find those who were hidden, neglected and vulnerable. Now, it combines its grassroots beginnings…

We are pleased to share the Advent Ecumenical Update from Churches Linked Across Staffordshire/Potteries (CLASP) and Black Country Churches Engaged (BCCE) People Bishop Mike Royal has been called as the next General Secretary of Churches Together in England. Birmingham-based Mike is currently Co-Chief Executive of The Cinnamon Network. He was consecrated Bishop with the Apostolic Pastoral Congress in 2016.Read…

There are three job vacancies currently advertised across the Diocese. Head of Parish Catechetics Maryvale Institute: Full-time. Starting September 2018, apply by Friday 6 July   Parish Evangelisation Post St John the Baptist with Sacred Heart, Tamworth. Part Time, apply by Wednesday 11 July. The parish is looking for a Catholic with a heart for…