Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham

Free Guided Tours at St Chad's Cathedral

Make a date for a walk-in visit to explore the Diocesan Mother Church. Three dates available in August. 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

WeBelieve Festival is back for 2026!

Celebrating Catholic life and faith, Friday 24 - Monday 27 July at St Mary's College, Oscott. Discount day tickets on sale. Plus volunteering opportunities.

Monthly SEND Mass at Our Lady and St Brigid's, Northfield

Monthly adapted Mass for those with additional needs, and their carers and families. Sunday 26 July.

Latest news

Notice of Death - Deacon Gerard O'Reilly

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Deacon Gerry Read more
“The priesthood is not a career to be achieved, but a mystery to be received”

Prayerful congratulations to Fr Tenny Antony, Ordained to the Priesthood at St Chad’s Cathedral Read more
‘Samosa Friday’ fundraiser helps to pay for Lourdes Pilgrimage trip

Four sixth formers at St Edmund’s are already saving for next year after weekly sale proves a hit 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 Tuesday 21 July. Read more
Start: 21^st July, 2026 at 2:00pm

End: 21^st July, 2026 at 4:00pm

Published: 11^th November, 2025

Updated: 10^th July, 2026

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Location: St Mary's Convent , 98 Hunters Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, B19 1EB
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WeBelieve Festival is back for 2026!

Celebrating Catholic life and faith, Friday 24 - Monday 27 July at St Mary's College, Oscott. Discount day tickets on sale. Plus volunteering opportunities. Read more
Start: 24^th July, 2026 at 11:00am

End: 27^th July, 2026 at 12:00pm

Published: 29^th January, 2026

Updated: 29^th June, 2026

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Location: St Mary's College, Oscott, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5AA
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National Justice & Peace Conference 2026 – “Just Talk”

Join people from across England and Wales for the National Justice and Peace Network (NJPN) Conference 2026 — a national gathering focused on dialogue, communication, and peace-building in today’s world. Read more
Start: 24^th July, 2026 at 3:00pm

End: 26^th July, 2026 at 1:30pm

Published: 4^th June, 2026

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Location: The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, DE55 1AU
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