Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham

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

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

Garden Party and Castle Open Day 2026

Celebrating 30 years of Alton Castle as a Retreat Centre. Saturday 20 June.

Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Hednesford

All invited to continue their Lourdes experience or to enter into the experience of Lourdes. Sunday 5 July.

Latest news

Presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of the G7 states call for peace and respect for human dignity

The 52nd G7 Summit will start on Monday 15 June in France Read more
Corpus Christi Marked with Processions Across the Archdiocese

Parishes across the Archdiocese marked Corpus Christi on Sunday 7 June with Eucharistic processions, bringing communities together in prayer and reflecting the diversity and character of local parishes, with one procession even making use of a car. Read more
Deacons gather for annual Mass at St Chad's Cathedral

A celebratory Mass of Renewal and Promises Read more

Events

Garden Party and Castle Open Day 2026

Celebrating 30 years of Alton Castle as a Retreat Centre. Saturday 20 June. Read more
Start: 20^th June, 2026 at 12:30pm

End: 20^th June, 2026 at 4:30pm

Published: 8^th June, 2026

Updated: 10^th June, 2026

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Location: Alton Castle, Castle Hill Road, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4TT
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Invitation to tour St Mary’s Convent of Mercy, Handsworth

All welcome to visit during 2026. Multiple dates available. The next tour is on Saturday 20 June. Read more
Start: 20^th June, 2026 at 2:00pm

End: 20^th June, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 11^th November, 2025

Updated: 9^th June, 2026

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Location: St Mary's Convent , 98 Hunters Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B19 1EB
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Day for Life – Sunday 21 June

The day in the Church’s year dedicated to raising awareness about the meaning and value of human life at every stage and in every condition Read more
Start: 21^st June, 2026 at 8:00am

End: 21^st June, 2026 at 11:00pm

Published: 21^st May, 2026

Updated: 12^th June, 2026

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Location: In our parishes
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