Welcome to the Archdiocese of Birmingham
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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 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

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

World Youth Day 08, Sydney

Live from Sydney - Blog
Naomi Brandon, from All Souls parish, Coventry will be our eyes and ears in Sydney. She will be writing about the event on a daily basis. You can keep up with what's going on via her blog. Click here to read the Blog

The first message from Archbishop Vincent from World Youth Day in Sydney.  Please click on the link below to see his video on youtube.

Archbishop Vincent in Sydney
To see all 9 videos from WYD, via our correspondent, Naomi Brandon - click here to view
Read the Pope's Opening Address to young people at WYD 08, 17th July To read full text click here
For official video coverage of all the World Youth Day 08 events in Sydney please click here to view