Our Novena to Saint Francis emails will start going out from tomorrow. ☀️ 📧 Find out more and sign up. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-resources/novena-to-st-francis

What a truly wonderful day celebrating Fr Gwil’s Silver Jubilee. Thank you Bishop Timothy and well done to the parish team.

It’s today. Come along. Don’t let the weather put you off. There’s plenty of cake to look forward to!

Information about this year's Justice and Peace Assembly www.birminghamjandp.org.uk/annual-assem...

4 October is the feast of St Francis of Assisi and this year is the 800th anniversary of his beautiful Canticle of the Sun. ☀️ To celebrate, we have set up daily Novena emails that will start on 25 September. Find out more. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-resources/novena-to-st-francis

Today, we mark Education Sunday. In July, Pope Leo XIV spoke to teachers from England and Wales on a pilgrimage in Rome for the Jubilee. He encouraged them to remember how inspiring their work is. Find out more about our school resources. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/education

Destination reached! #KYTAcutisPilgrims

Are we nearly there yet? KYTAcutisPilgrims

#Smethwick is picturesque #KYTAcutisPilgrims

#Birmingham has more miles of canals than #Venice! #KYTAcutisPilgrims

The @thekenelmyt Jubilee Walk leaves @StChadsBirm bound for the Shrine of St Carlo Acutis, Penn, #Wolverhampton. We began with prayer and make our way joyfully. Praying especially today for the young people of @RCBirmingham #KYTAcutisPilgrims

"Looking for meaningful connections?" Catenians offer a supportive community and a ready network of friends all over the country. Stop missing out and come get Involved thecatenians.uk/membership #Catenians #CatholicChurch #Friendship #Faith #Fun

Well done to our Y4 prayer leaders this week who led a beautiful liturgy service with the rest of the class this morning.

Reflection for Friday of 23rd week of ordinary time. Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

It's Education Sunday THIS SUNDAY, 14 September Find last-minute resources at: cte.org.uk/education... And get the link to book for the webinar "Adolescence: the Netflix series - a conversation for churches" at 4.30pm on Tuesday, 16 September #EducationSunday #PrayTogether

UK Eastern Christian Bishops representing more than 2.5 million faithful call on Parliament to reject Assisted Suicide in a historic joint letter. The Bill has its Second Reading in the House of Lords tomorrow, Friday 12 September 2025. cte.org.uk/eastern-chri... #AssistedDyingBill

Reflection for Tuesday of 23rd week of ordinary time. In these days Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

Videos of the Archbishop's homily, the full Mass and even a little look behind the scenes are now all available following Sunday's annual pilgrimage to Harvington Hall, the Shrine of the English Martyrs. buff.ly/dIf3iQ1 #pilgrimage #Englishmartyrs

A day of joy and celebration for the Parish of Carlo Acutis in Wolverhampton. He is now a Saint! Read all about today's canonisation celebration at St Michael's, Penn, and view photographs on the diocesan website. St Carlo Acutis, Pray for us.

Thursday Live returns to the monthly pattern following our weekly ThursdayLivePlus! summer series. The next recital will be given by Mark Brafield on Thursday 2 October at 1:15pm in St Chad’s Cathedral #Birmingham - free admission. All welcome! @stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

Top 20 QUOTES from Saint Mother Teresa to Inspire Your Daily Life! #MotherTeresa www.catholicnewsworld.com/2025/09/top-...

In the run-up to this Sunday's Canonisations in Rome, we have been sharing a number of stories and reflections on Blessed Carlo Acutis on the diocesan website: www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/Pages/News/D...

Reflection for Friday of 22nd week of ordinary time. No one tears a piece from a new garment and puts it on an old garment. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

Reflection for Thursday of 22nd week of ordinary time. Do not be afraid. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

This Thursday, 4 September 2025 at 1:15pm in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham we welcome Nicholas Freestone (who is Assistant Director of Music at Worcester Cathedral) to play the Walker organ. Admission is free Full details at thursdaylive.org All welcome 🙂🎶

Reflection for feast of St Gregory the Great. But who do you say that I am? www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=4...

We are praying for all those affected by the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, killing hundreds and toppling homes. Please join us in prayer 🙏 https://cafod.org.uk/give/donate-to-emergencies/afghanistan-crisis-appeal

Our monthly newsletter will be sent out tomorrow, to sign up - visit our website which also has news, vacancies and events section. www.birminghamchurches.org.uk

2 WEEKS TO GO Are you ready for #EducationSunday 2025? cte.org.uk/education...#EducationSunday New resources on 'Lost and Found' theme ✏️ All Age worship and drama ✏️ Prayers ✏️ Primary and Secondary School worship ✏️ Intro from Rev Viviene Royal 💻 Webinar - TV's 'Adolescence' (on 16 Sept)

In response to Israel's plans to take control of Gaza City, Bishop Nicholas Hudson has called on the Catholic community in England and Wales to pray for peace and justice this weekend. Find out more. ⤵️ https://www.cbcew.org.uk/bishop-hudson-gaza-needs-prayer-and-action-now-more-than-ever/

You've heard it from Cardinal Nichols - Catenians strengthen Catholic communities. Catenians offers: Friendship, Shared Faith, Networking, Development Opportunities, Transferable Skills & Chances to Give Back Click on thecatenians.uk/membership read & fill out your details & come get involved.

The beautiful Olton Friary Church in #Solihull is the setting for this evening’s #Adorare Praise and Worship experience with ⁦‪@thekenelmyt‬⁩ and young adults from across ⁦‪the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Pray for our young people as they seek God’s will for their lives.

Please share: The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert, make a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. You will not need to take any action. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts

Do you have Publisher, care about #Coventry & have a few hours in the next fortnight? Good Neighbours Coventry want to update Activity Guides to signpost local older people to groups. If you have an eye for detail & can write / use a computer competently, contact [email protected]

The Diocese is seeking to recruit a F/T Finance Manager, based at the St Philip Howard Centre, Crawley, to oversee the support of cloud-based reporting for 80 parish sites & the delivery of management accounts for central operations. Find out more at: abdiocese.org.uk/careers/finance-manager

Reflection for Friday of 20th week of ordinary time. Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law? www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

"May Mary, Queen of Peace, intercede so that peoples may find the path to peace." Pope Leo XIV's words as he calls on us to pray and fast today for the sake of peace worldwide. See more with our selection of prayers for peace. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/prayers-for-peace

Pope Leo is inviting all the faithful to take part in a day of fasting and prayer tomorrow, Friday 22 August, for peace.

#Pope Leo XIV Appeals for Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in the World on Friday www.catholicnewsworld.com/2025/08/pope...

Reflection for Thursday of 20th week of ordinary time. Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment? www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast on Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a special appeal as he returned to the Vatican from summer vacation.

Sunday, 5 October will be the first Workplace #Chaplaincy Sunday It's the idea of Work Care #WestMidlands ...and they'd love to extend it beyond their area For more info and to get involved: cte.org.uk/workplace...#Chaplaincy#WestMidlands #ChurchesTogether

Come and visit this amazing Diocesan Youth Retreat Centre. Maybe a place to volunteer in the coming year? Or just a place of real beauty in the #Staffordshire countryside.

All welcome - #SeasonofCreation event in North Staffordshire.

Looking forward to this on Thursday…@stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

Got a few moments? Take some time for #prayer and #reflection with Mgr Daniel. His latest vlog post is out now. This weekend's focus - "No more war”.

Happy Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Today is a Holy Day of Obligation and Masses will be celebrated at churches across the Archdiocese. Let us celebrate the Virgin Mary, who, on this day, is raised to Heaven.