Search Search Log in Safeguarding Birmingham Diocesan Trust Twitter Facebook Instagram Flickr Pray with us Donate About us Vision Churches and parishes Schools and youth services Living as a Catholic Support our work Vocations Latest Advent and Christmas Activities, resources, prayers and retreats as we prepare for the birth of Our Lord Hello and Welcome to the Archdiocese of Birmingham website. Your virtual visit is most welcome. This website is our window to the world and an opportunity for us to share our Catholic faith in a digital setting. Now more than ever online communication is vital to keep in touch, to engage and to share. It also enables us to develop and deepen the unity which the Lord has given to his Church. I hope that you find what you are looking for here. I also assure you of my prayers and kindest wishes. Yours sincerely in the Lord, Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham Diocesan Magazine The Advent 2021 edition of the Archdiocese of Birmingham's publication is out! Read the e-version here. Midnight Mass to be broadcast live on the BBC from St Chad’s Cathedral Our Diocesan Mother Church features in this year's BBC Christmas programming The Synod, 2021 - 2023 Diocesan handbook on the Synod now available to download for use in your parishes and communities Latest news The Dedication of Coventry Christmas Crib The Dedication of Coventry Christmas Crib took place on Sunday 28th November, the first Sunday of Advent. Midnight Mass to be broadcast live on the BBC from St Chad’s Cathedral Our Diocesan Mother Church features in this year's BBC Christmas programming Civic Mass 2021 at St Chad's Cathedral Celebrating the great and diverse City of Birmingham Events Organ Recital at St Chad's Cathedral - December Featuring David Saint and Paul Carr Training and formation for ministers to the Liturgy: Day for Leaders of Prayer #3: Day for Leaders of Prayer Alpha - Come & See sessions - December Three online sessions to choose from Burning Bush: Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent With Monsignor Daniel McHugh Find a church Find a priest Find a school I would like to receive the Diocesan e-newsletter Call us Adult Education (Maryvale Institute): 0121 360 8118 Cathedral: 0121 236 2251 Communications, press and website: 0121 230 6286 Finance: 0121 230 6216 Marriage Tribunal: 0121 230 6233 Property: 0121 230 6221 Safeguarding: 0121 230 6240 Schools and Colleges (Diocese Education Service): 01675 464755 Vicar General: 0121 230 6237 Vocations: 0121 321 5142 Weddings (Office for Marriage): 0121 230 6242 Youth Services: 01538 703 224 Parish documents Contact Sitemap Accessibility Terms & Conditions Privacy Notice Policies Birmingham Diocesan Trust, Registered Charity No. 234216