Welcome to the Archdiocese of Birmingham Registered Charity No.234216
This web site is the door to finding out about the Archdiocese, its parishes and people. Searches for clergy or particular churches are simple and straightforward. As well as useful links you can find the latest news and events around the diocese and in the world at large.
The Archdiocese of Birmingham comprises the following areas: Birmingham, Berkshire (North of the Thames), Coventry, Dudley, Oxfordshire (North of the Thames), Sandwell, Solihull, Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton and Worcestershire.
JUBILEE YEAR OF ST PAUL His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI has proclaimed 28 June 2008 to 29 June 2009 a Jubilee Year to celebrate the bimillennium of the birth of St Paul the Apostle. To go to the official website... Click here
In early July Archbishop Vincent was presented with an icon of St Paul by the Society of St Paul and St Paul's Bookshop. This icon is now making its way around the diocese staying for one to two weeks in designated parishes. To see where the icon is and where it is going, please click here ... To see a picture of the icon please click here
Latest News
21.12.08 Archbishop Vincent preaches homily at Stoke Minster Carol Service, Stoke on Trent. "This is the greatest story ever told: the story of the birth of Jesus. It is told in so many different ways: Readings we listen to; in the carols we sing; in poems, cards, decorations and, of course, in the crib." To read the homily in full click here
8.12.08 "Reason alone will not lead us to peace' states Archbishop Nichols. Archbishop Vincent Nichols attacked godless rationalism during his sermon at the Chapter Mass held at the Metropolitan Cathedral and Basilica of St Chad, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Monday 8 December, writes Peter Jennings. To read the news please click here
4.12.08 The Funeral Mass of Fr David Higham was celebrated at St Mary's Harvington and the homily was preached by Archbishop Vincent: 'We gather for this Funeral Mass during Avent season. Advent is a helpful and consoling time and we can draw both those qualities from it as we pray for the repose of the soul of Fr David Higham and seek to strengthen one another in faith.' To read the homily in full please click here
