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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.
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JUBILEE YEAR OF ST PAUL His Holiness Pope Bendict 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
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Latest News
10.08.08 Prayers at the Graveside of Cardinal Newman. Special prayers for the beatification and canonisation of the Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman were said at his graveside in the small secluded cemetery at the Oratory House, Rednal, on the outskirts of Birmingham, on Sunday afternoon 10 August, writes Peter Jennings. To read the full text click here
28.07.08 Australian relative of John Henry Newman visits the Cardinal's room at Birmingham Oratory. Professor John Langford, great grandson of Grace Langford, who was the last person to visit Cardinal Newman before his death on 11 August 1890, was the guest of the Fathers of the Birmingham Oratory on Monday 28 July 2008, writes Peter Jennings. To read full text click here
Archbishop Nichols reflects on his time in Sydney at WYD 08 World Youth Day Sydney 2008 has now come and gone. It was a remarkable gathering of young Catholics from over 170 different countries, meeting with Pope Benedict over four days. A hundred youngsters, four priests and I went from the West Midlands and enjoyed every minute. The event has gone, but I have not yet come home, staying here in Australia a little longer for a holiday. To read the full text click here
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