Praise God for the gift of 3 new priests for the Archdiocese of Birmingham in the past week. Please continue to pray for priestly vocations in the Church, from our own families, schools and parishes.

Come to the outdoor shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes for the Annual Diocesan Pilgrim Mass with Anointing of the Sick today (Sunday 5th). Arrivals from 1pm. Food available. Opportunities for Confession and the Rosary before Mass at 4pm. Please bring a chair!

This week's Burning Bush vlog post with Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on the diocesan website. Listening to the Lord, Reflection for the 14th Week of the Year. This week Mgr Daniel focuses on the role of the Shepherd in the Church, while telling the story of the Pallium.

Reflection for Thursday of 13th week of ordinary time. For which is easier, to say, “Your sins are forgiven,” or to say, “Rise and walk”? www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

Is your church or #ChurchesTogether Group going to watch the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 2026 Livestream next Tuesday, 7 June, from 7.45am? Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-p... The theme this year is ‘Hope for the future’ #PrayTogether

From socials to special events — we’d love to hear what everyone has planned over the next few weeks. Let’s inspire each other and share ideas 👇

Venezuela emergency appeal and church responses Support the appeal to aid survivors of the Venezuela earthquakes, plus how the churches are responding with prayers and help. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

A warm welcome to @stchadsbirm.bsky.social this week for July's @thursdaylive.org Organ Recital as we welcome guest recitalist David Pipe, Organist of Huddersfield Town Hall. We look forward to seeing you. This month marks the 10th anniversary of thursdaylive.org recitals at St Chad's Cathedral.

Only one day to go.... We're excited to have some great videos to share made by refugees who benefit from our work. Please join us. All welcome! #RefugeesWelcome #volunteer @birmctogether.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social

Prayers for the continuing sadness and lives changed forever following the earthquake in Venezuela.

Our Church partners in Venezuela are helping with emergency water, food and shelter following the recent earthquakes. We've committed funds to the response in Venezuela already and your donations mean we can get help to our neighbours. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/3R0mtk5 📸 Caritas Venezuela

A short promo of this weekend’s Burning Bush vlog with Mgr Daniel. Our Fathers in Faith, St Peter and Paul, Apostles, and our celebration of Father’s Day. Watch in full on the diocesan website.

Reflection for Friday of 12th week of ordinary time. Be clean. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

A new release on the @thursdaylive.org YouTube channel: @organistpaul.bsky.social Paul Carr plays his own transcription of Saint-Saëns’ Marche Algérienne on the JW Walker organ in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham, UK. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social youtu.be/z3HjxMJ6yg4?...

St. Thomas More - Martyred by King Henry VIII for Defending the Church - Patron Saint of Religious Freedom, #Politicians, Lawyers, and Widowers - Saint June 22 www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/06/st-t...

St. John Fisher a Cardinal in England, who Preached Publicly Against #Divorce was Martyred by King Henry VIII - Saint June 22 www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/06/st-j...

The annual Andrew Robinson Young People’s Trust Mass on the Malverns included many supporters from Coventry and this year Fr Naz and parishioners from St Joseph’s, Malvern. All support for this wonderful charity appreciated www.arypt.org

Happy Anniversary Pope Leo XIV! The #Pope Celebrates his 44th Sacerdotal Anniversary of his Ordination as Fr. Robert Francis Prevost www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/06/happ...

Enjoyed an afternoon rehearsing for tomorrow’s organ recital at Wesley Church Centre Chester. The JJ Binns organ is very fine with a wealth of warm colours to choose from. Music by Berlioz, Bach, Saint-Saëns, Rachmaninoff, and more! 12:45pm Saturday 20 June 2026

Watch now on our website! Preparation in Chaos - Reflection for the 12th Week of the Year, and the World Cup, with Monsignor Daniel. The attitude of the Church to Sport is presented in the context of the match between England and Croatia.

Reflection for Friday of 11th week of ordinary time. Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

Looking to join next month's WeBelieve Festival at St Mary's College, Oscott? There's a 33% discount on day tickets using the code 'BIRMINGHAM-DISCOUNT' at checkout! WeBelieve Festival brings the Church together in England and Wales. Fri 24 - Mon 27 July. See you there!

Reflection for Thursday, Dedication of the Cathedral. You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

March for Life Rome with Thousands Taking the Streets with Joy to Show Life is Precious www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/06/marc...

Dates for your diary: 24-27th July 2026. We'll be at WeBelieve - the festival of Catholic Life at Oscott College in July. Once again this year we're an Official Partner. You can book your tickets via: webelievefestival.com/tickets #Catenians #CatholicCommunity #CatholicLife #CatholicEvents

Now available on streaming and download sites, 'French Flavours' - my 2012 debut CD - a program of virtuoso French and French-inspired works, chosen to match the distinctively-Gallic character of the organ of St Chad’s @stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social found.ee/E3yzjm?fbcli...

The focus for this week's Burning Bush vlog post with Mgr Daniel is The Encouragement of Youth. Drawing on Pope Leo’s Apostolic Journey to Spain: especially his encounter with young people. Available to watch now on our website.

Invitation - all welcome to join us next month.

Calling all UK artists, graphic designers and illustrators - you are invited to submit cover designs for the Bible’s 73 books 🎨 cte.org.uk/divine-desig... The ‘Divine Designs’ art competition is an #ecumenical partnership between the Catholic Church, St John's Waterloo, and Art +Christianity

New episode day! Be encouraged by this group of parishioners living their faith. #CatholicPodcasts #PortsmouthCatholic allkindsofcatholic.substack.com/p/106-a-plac...

Reflection for Wednesday of 10th week of ordinary time. Whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

BREAKING #Catholic Bishop Shot and Killed in Mozambique - RIP Bishop Osório Citora Afonso www.catholicnewsworld.com/2026/06/brea...

Looking forward to welcoming Chris Totney to @stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social this Thursday for June’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital.

Our football team recently had the pleasure of travelling to St Mary's College, Oscott to take on a team of seminarians (don't ask about the score). ⚽ Thanks to all at Oscott for their hospitality and it was a privilege to also have the chance to share more about our work. 💚

The #brum2lourdes pilgrimage continues apace and we have been blessed with superb weather (albeit very hot!) Pilgrims are taking part in all that Lourdes has to offer. Hundreds of photographs are now online charting our day-by-day activities.

Everyone deserves dignity and safety. SVP members across England and Wales stand with refugees and people seeking asylum, offering friendship, support and hope. We believe in welcoming the stranger and defending the right to asylum. Learn more: svp.org.uk/welcome-stra...

Today, we celebrate Mary, Mother of the Church. In the Magnificat, she gives a powerful vision of God's love and justice. Pope Leo reminds us about the Church's particular love for its most vulnerable and fragile members. Our range of Marian prayers. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/4w01Zrd

South Sudan is an illuminating example of how countries struggle with high debt burdens. Join our webinar on Tuesday 26 May to learn more. Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/3PjqzTI

Our next befriender training day is happening on Sat 13th of June! Come join us! Link in bio to sign up ☺️

#brum2lourdes In a few days time hundreds of pilgrims from across the Archdiocese will journey to Lourdes. This year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage, the 84th to Lourdes, starts on Monday (25). Please pray for our pilgrims next week, as they will be praying for you. Follow day-by-day:

Take some time out for quiet #prayer and #reflection. The latest vlog post from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website. "Called to Reconcile" is a focus for Pentecost, this Sunday.

Reflection for Thursday of 7th week of Easter. May they all be one. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

The annual Blessing of Hands Mass, a prelude to the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, has taken place at St Chad's Cathedral. Please pray for our pilgrims, as they will be praying for you. #Brum2Lourdes

"God's loved me all my life." Claire didn't set foot in a church for thirty years — but she never stopped feeling called. Find out where and how the Lord has led Claire even when she felt she didn't know how to pray. #IgnatianSpirituality 🎧️ tinyurl.com/2ke6xz5m

Join online on Wednesday 20 May at 7pm as CAFOD, Missio, Aid to the Church in Need and Stella Maris come together to pray the Rosary for peace in our world. 🙏 We’ll reflect on the Sorrowful Mysteries as we unite in prayer for peace. 📿 Register. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/42zfRvk

Reflection for Monday of 7th week of Easter. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...

This week Mgr Daniel is sharing two vlog posts. His Pilgrimage to Assisi to mark the Jubilee Year of St Francis, and a Reflection for the 7th Week of Easter. An opportunity to reflect and pray. Both are now available to watch on our website.

This Sunday (17 May) is World Communications Day - Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of ensuring that technological innovation 'serves the human person rather than replacing or diminishing human dignity'. diocesehn.org.uk/news/world-c...