Hello and Welcome to the Archdiocese of Birmingham website.

Your virtual visit is most welcome.

This website is our window to the world and an opportunity for us to share our Catholic faith in a digital setting. Now more than ever online communication is vital to keep in touch, to engage and to share. It also enables us to develop and deepen the unity which the Lord has given to his Church.  

I hope that you find what you are looking for here.  I also assure you of my prayers and kindest wishes.

Yours sincerely in the Lord,

Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham

Lourdes Daily

Relive day by day coverage of the 2026 Lourdes pilgrimage here #Brum2Lourdes

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Author: Caroline Bletso

WeBelieve Festival is back for 2026!

Celebrating Catholic life and faith, Friday 24 - Monday 27 July at St Mary's College, Oscott. Tickets now on sale.

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Author: Faye Fawcett

Location: St Mary's College, Oscott,Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield

School Bookings for St Chad's Cathedral Now Open for the Academic Year 2026/27

Pupils and staff invited to explore the Diocesan Mother Church in Birmingham

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Author: Faye Fawcett

Latest news

  • Corpus Christi in Kidderminster

    Parishioners of St Ambrose gather for Mass, a procession and Benediction Read more

  • The OHP Academy 2026/27

    The OHP Academy is a six-month online worship school for aspiring worship leaders, musicians and songwriters who want to invest in their leadership, grow in their practical gifting in order to serve in their context and go deeper in their journey of faith. Read more

  • Two New Canons Installed at St Chad’s Cathedral

    Fr Robert Taylerson and Fr Harry Curtis installed as Canons of the Cathedral Chapter at St Chad's Cathedral Read more

Events

  • Invitation to tour St Mary’s Convent of Mercy, Handsworth

    All welcome to visit during 2026. Multiple dates available. The next tour is on Monday 8 June. Read more

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    Location: St Mary's Convent​ , 98 Hunters Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B19 1EB

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  • Retreat at St Paul's Convent, Selly Park

    'Rejoicing in hearing the voice of the Bridegroom – Spiritual lessons from St John the Baptist'. Book now for June. Read more

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    Location: Dupuis Retreat and Conference Centre, St Paul's Convent, Selly Park Road, Birmingham, B29 7LL

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  • Hear about how you can help Christians in the Holy Land

    The CEO of Friends of the Holy Land, Brendan Metcalf will be coming to speak at St Andrew’s Church in Ombersley. Monday 8 June. Read more

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    Location: St Andrews Church, Ombersley, WR9 0EP

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