A powerful and thought-provoking contribution from parishioner Mary

‘The journey towards being received into the church hasn’t always been easy, but it’s always been absolutely necessary’ Read more

'Looking back, I truly believe I was touched by the Holy Spirit that day'

Theresa reveals her incredibly moving journey back to the Catholic Church Read more

‘I have learnt to pray to God and thank him’

Lucy is a busy Mum who has embraced her new faith family Read more

‘The minute I walked in it felt like home’

Jodie shares the story of her welcome into the Catholic Church Read more

‘I have always had a faith and felt that this was the right time to formally commit to becoming a Catholic’

This individual shares his journey after 10 years of attending Mass in Coventry Read more

'I look forward to finally fully participating in taking the blood and body of Christ'

Jubair shares his conversion to Christianity after years of questioning and researching Read more

‘I began praying the rosary, seriously, at around 18 and was led by Mary, Most Holy, to her Son’

Olivia, a parishioner in Bearwood, shares her devotion to the Rosary Read more

‘It was such a powerful and unexplainable feeling that I simply couldn’t ignore’

This soon-to-be Catholic recalls stepping inside a Catholic Church Read more

‘After a few weeks I started to attend the sessions and Mass because I wanted to, I made the Sign of the Cross because I wanted to’

Clinton led a life without faith, until he realised something was missing and started to ask questions Read more

‘To find a peace and become a better person’

A soon-to-be Catholic shares what he is looking forward to following his reception into the Church Read more

Grace shares the importance of family on her journey to becoming Catholic

She will be fully welcomed into the Trent Vale community this Easter Read more

‘I really like the communal aspect of the Church and how the same teachings and messages are taught throughout the world’

Sophia shares her excitement of becoming part of a global family of Christians Read more

‘I began to read the bible and go to church, and it completely changed my life and who I am as a person’

Max, a parishioner at St Gregory the Great, Stratford-upon-Avon, is a step closer on his journey Read more

‘Simply being baptised, having that sense of belonging’

Lee is looking forward to his reception into the Catholic Church this Easter Read more

'My decision to become Catholic is not sudden but the result of a steady call that has unfolded through study, prayer, reflection, and lived experience.'

Charles, a parishioner at St Mary & St Benedict in Coventry, shares his thoughtful and deeply personal process Read more

‘I am looking forward to becoming part of the Catholic family’

John, a parishioner in Bartley Green, was inspired to learn more about the Catholic faith as he accompanied his wife to church events Read more

‘After just one Mass experience I knew I was in the right place’

Calum shares his thoughts and what he has learnt on his faith journey so far Read more

An eight-year journey is about to come to fruition

Following his reception into the Catholic Church this Easter Tom is looking forward to ‘Being in full communion with the Church’ Read more

'I’ve learnt to be patient and to have faith in things'

Tom is a parishioner in Cannock, Staffordshire and is looking forward to his continuing relationship with God Read more

'A desire to practice Christianity in its truest and most original form'

Christopher shares a few thoughts of his Catholic journey so far. He is a parishioner in Quinton, Birmingham. Read more

Testimony: My Journey of Faith and Belonging

Manisha Kumari will be fully welcomed into the Catholic Church this Easter, 2026. She is a parishioner of Erdington Abbey. Read more

Finance Forms for Parish Handbook

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Parish Handbook Policies

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Mass for Creation

The Decree for a Votive Mass for the Care of Creation was promulgated in a Press Conference in Rome on 3 July 2025. Read more

Become a Teacher

Teacher training at Birmingham Newman University Read more

We're recruiting! IT Manager role available in the Archdiocese

Applications are invited for the role of IT Manager. If you think you have the skills, please do apply. Deadline is Monday 10 March. Read more

Readings for Funerals and Weddings

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Publications

Publications from the Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham Read more

Responding to the Call of Creation Newsletter

December 2025 Read more

Catholic News

Catholic News is a podcast from the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales carrying interviews with a diverse range of people Read more