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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
27.07.08 Cardinal Newman's body to be place in Oratory Church The body of the Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman, is to be exhumed and placed in a sarcophagus that will stand between the marble columns opposite the Holy Souls Altar in the Oratory Church, Edgbaston, 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.
