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

On Tuesday 2 June, at St Chad’s Cathedral in Birmingham, Fr Robert Taylerson and Fr Harry Curtis were installed as Canons of the Cathedral Chapter. Read more

Kingdom over Nation

An ecumenical response to Christian Nationalism with contributions from across the traditions curated by Churches Together in England. Read more

New Maryvale Sacrament of Marriage Course

We know how to prepare people for marriage. We are far less good at teaching them what marriage actually is. Read more

Archbishop Moth welcomes Pope Leo’s first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas

“At every age, humanity lives with changes and the development of AI calls us to think about the opportunities and challenges it brings." Read more

Welcome to the Lourdes Pilgrimage 2026!

His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley, shares a message of welcome Read more

Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for Us

Hundreds of pilgrims are preparing for this year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. It starts next Monday, 25 May. Read more

Celebrating 200 years of worship, service and community in Walsall

We pray that St Mary’s the Mount will continue to be a beacon of faith, hope and charity for generations to come Read more

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 Read more

Day for Life 2026: Applications Open

A fund for organisations to assist them in undertaking specific projects relating to life issues. These can range from educational workshops to advocacy campaigns, practical support services to commissioning research. Read more

Hundreds gather at St Chad’s Cathedral for the annual Blessing of Hands Mass

A prelude to the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, which starts next week. Many had their hands blessed for whatever ministry they may be involved in. Read more

New resource: Reaching Out in Love

An Interreligious Dialogue toolkit developed by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) Read more

Good communication is vital for solving the problems of our time, says media bishop

Bishop John Arnold, Lead Bishop for Communications for the Bishops’ Conference, has spoken ahead of the 60th World Day of Social Communication about the opportunities and pitfalls of AI Read more

Celebrating the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus

Marking 150 years of the Sisters arrival in Southam Read more

CAFOD: The campaign to tackle the global debt crisis continues

CAFOD is inviting parishes to sign a new petition this spring, and build on the momentum of 2025. Read more

Pilgrims gathered at Walsingham for the annual Archdiocesan pilgrimage

The day pilgrimage brought together clergy and laity for prayer, reflection and fellowship at England’s Nazareth, a place which has been a focus of Marian devotion for almost a thousand years. Read more

Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage 2026

Couples and their families and friends celebrated at St Chad’s Cathedral Read more

CAFOD: Stand With Sudan

Last month marked the 3rd anniversary of the war in Sudan. It’s a crisis that continues to devastate millions of lives. CAFOD is still there, working through the local Catholic Church to provide food, safe water, and vital support to families forced to flee their homes. Read more

Archbishop condemns “abhorrent” antisemitic attack in London

Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham and Chair of the Bishops' Conference Department for Dialogue and Unity, has issued a statement condemning the antisemitic terror attack in Golders Green Read more

Centenary Celebrations at Olton Friary

"A beautiful reminder of faith, community and service, and a hopeful step forward for the life of the parish" Read more

Staffordshire parishioner helping to revive the Tyburn Martyrs Walk in London

All invited to join the once-annual tradition on Sunday 17 May Read more

Papal Honours Conferred at Mass for Vocations at St Chad’s Cathedral

Two long‑serving lay members of the Archdiocese of Birmingham were honoured with papal knighthoods during the annual Mass for Vocations at St Chad’s Cathedral, celebrated by Bishop Timothy Menezes. Read more