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.

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 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.

A week today, on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 1:15pm, we look forward to welcoming David Pipe to play July’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham.

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.

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!

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.

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.

#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.

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

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.

The latest Reflection from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website. "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Easter, 3 May.

Bruhns’ Prelude and Fugue in E minor, which Professor David Saint performed in March’s @thursdaylive.org recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social, is now available to watch on the Thursday LIVE YouTube channel. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social youtu.be/tkP6uLbmINI?...

Can you crochet or knit? How about contributing to a Poppy Cascade at St Chad's Cathedral for this year's Remembrance celebrations in November?

Watch now! The latest Reflection vlog post from Mgr Daniel. Look to the Future with Hope, Pope Leo in Angola. Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter. “The Sheep follow Him, for they know His voice.” (John 10:4).

Happy Saint George's Day! May we always have the courage to stand up for what is right. 🙏

Today is St George's Day - 23 April 2026 But who was St George? Find out about the man, martyrdom, miracles, and mysteries associated with him and how we understand these things today. New resource from the Mission Theology and Apologetics Group (MTAG) ctbi.org.uk/resources/mt...

Happy St George's Day to our fellow members, friends and followers. Are you celebrating with your Circle, family or friends this evening? #Catenians #StGeorgesDay #StGeorge #CatholicCommunity #Catholic

The Easter Vigil at St Chad's Cathedral. The greatest and most noble of all Solemnities, celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Longley. Prayerful congratulations to the hundreds of people who will have been welcomed into the Church at Easter Vigil services across the Archdiocese.

Good Friday Solemn Liturgy at St Chad's Cathedral. 'It is finished'.

Thank you to all those who took part in this morning's ecumenical Good Friday Walk of Witness in Birmingham. Together we marked Christ’s journey to the cross. Photographs now on our website:

Mass of the Lord’s Supper last night, Holy Thursday, at St Chad's Cathedral. “Maundy” comes from the Latin mandatum, or commandment, reflecting Jesus’ words “A new commandment I give you, that you love one another as I have loved you.” [Jn 13:34].

On #GoodFriday, a story that resonates today: 'It was post-war 1946. Lots of young people wanted to do something in reparation for the war. They gathered from all across Europe and they gathered in Vézelay and they carried wooden crosses.' #PilgrimCross Listen in: tinyurl.com/56cfsbfy

No @thursdaylive.org organ recital today @stchadsbirm.bsky.social - April’s recital is a week later than usual to avoid Holy Week. Join us next week when Stephen Disley will perform. Thursday 9 April 2026 at 1:15pm. All welcome! thursdayLive.org @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

The Chrism Mass was celebrated at St Chad’s Cathedral yesterday (Wed), a central moment of Holy Week in the Archdiocese. Clergy, religious and lay faithful gathered at the Mass. Words and photographs on our website:

As we celebrate the joyful season of Easter, Archbishop Bernard Longley invites us to reflect on the hope and new life offered through the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Watch his Easter Message now on our website:

Mgr Daniel presents the latest Burning Bush vlog with a reflection for Holy Week. “He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief” (Isaiah 53:3). Now available to watch on the diocesan website:

Thousands of people across the Archdiocese of Birmingham have started their 2026 Holy Week journey. The ceremonies began with Palm Sunday and continue with the Sacred Three Days (Triduum) of Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.

Could any of the roles below suit you, or someone you know? Parish Mission & Formation Co-Ordinator Parish Secretary / Health and Safety Rep St Chad’s Cathedral Manager CEO Designate of future CMAT and CEO of Lumen Christi MAC

Read more about our upcoming concert @stchadsbirm.bsky.social, with readings by Archbishop of Birmingham Bernard Longley, here: www.whatsonlive.co.uk/birmingham/n...

Less than a week to go until our concert on 14 March @stchadsbirm.bsky.social featuring music by Gesualdo, Byrd, Tallis, Phinot, Lotti & Victoria! Have you booked your ticket(s) yet? For more details, see: birmingham.bachchoir.com/concerts---t...

LOUDfence at St John Henry Newman Parish Hundreds of ribbons, written messages and crafted items now adorn the railings outside St Joseph’s in Wolverhampton. Made and written with hope and love by parishioners and visitors as part of a three-day safeguarding initiative.

If you are within range of St Joseph’s Church, Stowheath Lane, Wolverhampton today, come and experience the peace and healing of LOUDfence - recognising the pain of abuse and praying for and standing alongside survivors. This is an activity for the Church and for wider society

The LOUDfence is now underway at St John Henry Newman Parish. A three-day event, open to all, to show support and solidarity for those who have been impacted by abuse in any setting. Come along and take part in craft activities and tie a ribbon.

Today marks four years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the conflict has left many in need of mental health support. Thanks to your donations, our partners harness the healing power of words. See more in today's reflection. ⤵️ https://cafod.org.uk/pray/lent-calendar/24-february

We Are Hiring! Applications invited for several new opportunities: Cathedral Manager at St Chad's Cathedral. 'Expert by Experience' invited to join the Diocesan Safeguarding Sub-Committee. Safeguarding Administration Support Officer. Lead Trustees for Safeguarding and Property.

Starts next week! A three-day LOUDfence at St John Henry Newman Parish. An opportunity to show support and solidarity for those who have been impacted by abuse in any setting. Find out more about how to take part:

Join Mgr Daniel for his latest Reflection, now available to watch on our website. The Olympic Cross and Peace, Reflection for the 1st Sunday of Lent. “You shall worship the Lord your God and Him only shall you serve.” (Mt 4:10).

We're excited to be making our debut Bluesky post, and it's a good one! Join us for a stunning programme of sacred choral music on 14 March at St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham...

@stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, and the World Day of the Sick. Why not make this year the year you join the Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage and make this unique spiritual journey, together with our assisted pilgrims? There is still plenty of time to book. Our Lady of Lourdes, Pray for Us.

Today (Sat) we are celebrating the Religious across our Archdiocese. The annual Mass for Religious has taken place at St Chad’s Cathedral. Religious priests, brothers and sisters from across the Archdiocese renewed their commitment to the service of Jesus Christ, Light of the World.

This weekend's Reflection from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on the diocesan website. A City Set on a Hill Cannot be Hidden - “Whoever follows me will have the light of life.” (John 8: 12). With a focus on the many Days of Prayer in the coming week.

1/4 Yesterday’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social was a variation on the usual format: the slightly extended programme of requests submitted by the audience was performed by all four Cathedral Organists and used all three Cathedral organs 🎹.

This Thur 5 Feb 2026 1:15pm @stchadsbirm.bsky.social: a programme of pieces requested by the audience. Come and hear Cathedral Organists David Saint, Paul Carr, Nigel Morris and John Pryer in this hour-long programme. Featuring all 3 of the Cathedral’s organs. Admission free - retiring collection.

St Chad’s Cathedral, the Diocesan Mother Church, has now moved to YouTube for the live streaming of Masses.

A message to all Autistic Catholics and their families: Your needs matter, you matter, and The Church is ready to meet you exactly where you are.

Come and meet listeners and previous pod guests at our in-person gathering! Saturday 21st March - with a pod episode live recording. Let's continue the conversations. Register here 👇️ tinyurl.com/y23njux6