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

Invitation: Brewood Open Gardens 2026

In support of St Mary's Catholic Church Roof Appeal. Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June.

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Author: Faye Fawcett

Location: St Mary’s Presbytery,Wharf Lane, Brewood, Staffordshire

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.

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Author: Faye Fawcett

Location: Our Lady of Lourdes,Uxbridge Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire

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  • Garden Party and Castle Open Day 2026

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

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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

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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

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    Location: In our parishes

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