December 22, 2021
His Grace, Archbishop Bernard Longley gives his Christmas Message for 2021 from the crib scene at St Chad's Cathedral Birmingham. Archbishop Bernard's Christmas Message 2021 | Birmingham Diocesan Trust (birminghamdiocese.org.uk)December 18, 2021
Christmas Explained: Why the Season of Christmas is important in our Christian life, when it is and what richness does it hold for us? With Mgr Tim Menezes, Dean of St Chad's Cathedral Birmingham. As the Synod asks us to take a greater part in the life of the Church,…December 9, 2021
This video is about the Season of Advent and is produced by the Liturgy and Worship group as part of the Diocesan Vision. As the Synod asks us to take a greater part in the life of the Church, these seasonal videos remind us of things that are basic but…November 26, 2021
Homily by Mgr Tim Menezes
November 23, 2021
During the pandemic, public worship was suspended for a time and there have been restrictions on parish life. As a result, people have been exploring other ways to practice their faith including Spiritual Communion via live streaming. As people begin returning to more regular patterns of parish life and following…November 20, 2021
The annual Civic Mass took place at St Chad’s Cathedral on Saturday 20 November, on the Solemnity of Christ the King. Bishop David Evans was the Principal Celebrant and Preacher at the Mass, which is a special occasion in the Cathedral calendar as a number of civic dignitaries, members of…November 16, 2021
On 11 November 2021, on the memorial of St Martin of Tours, Canons Paul Fitzpatrick and Jonathan Veasey were installed into the Chapter of Canons at St Chad's Cathedral. Mass was celebrated by the Very Reverend Canon Mervyn Tower in the presence of Archbishop Bernard Longley and the Auxiliary Bishops…November 14, 2021
Requiem Mass Homily Leanrn more about the Knights of St ColumbaNovember 5, 2021
Deceased Clergy homilyOctober 16, 2021
Pastoral LetterOctober 13, 2021
On Saturday 9 October, couples celebrating milestone anniversaries came to St Chad's Cathedral for the Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage. Several others joined via the St Chad's Cathedral live stream from as far as New Zealand. The Mass, celebrated by Bishop David Evans, featured a renewal of commitment for the couples: The…October 7, 2021
Tuesday 5th October 2021 St Chad’s Cathedral held the Capitular Mass of the Venerable Metropolitan Chapter and the Rite of Installation to a Canonry of Very Reverend Canon Richard Walker Vicar General and Very Reverend Canon Gerard Murray. Canons Richard and Gerard are now part of the Chapter of Canons,…October 7, 2021
The Autumn edition (Issue 36) of The Basilican magazine is now available to buy.The Basilican is the magazine of the St Chad’s Cathedral Association and is published twice a year, keeping readers updated with news from the cathedral, and across the Archdiocese of Birmingham and beyond.Highlights in this edition include:Diocesan…October 1, 2021
For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, Mission - Catholic Bishops' Conference (cbcew.org.uk) In his short and beautiful book Let us Dream, Pope Francis explains himself very well as to what the whole idea of Synod and Synodality means. Although they are terms that we might not use very much, there…September 10, 2021
Two men were ordained as permanent deacons on Saturday 4 September. Mark Paine (pictured left) and Gary O’Brien (pictured right) were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate by Archbishop Bernard Longley (centre) at St Chad’s Cathedral. The pair were ordained in front of family and friends and the celebration was also live…September 9, 2021
The incredible generosity of a parishioner of St Chad’s Cathedral is set to kickstart the redevelopment of the site’s crypt. Mr Michael Hake, who died earlier this year, left a legacy of almost £1m to St Chad’s Cathedral with a specific wish that money be used to support the restoration…September 1, 2021
Primary school pupils from Birmingham are the presenters of a national harvest assembly encouraging schools to explore how they can help to protect the Amazon rainforest and support communities who live there. At 9.30am on Thursday 16 September, year 3 and 4 pupils at St Chad’s Catholic Primary School will…August 27, 2021
Pilgrims from the Young Christian Climate Network (YCCN) and friends were given a moving send off from St Chad’s Cathedral this morning (Friday) as they continue their journey north. Members of the Relay to COP26 have been in Birmingham for the last four days. Walkers will now continue their journey,…August 11, 2021
Are you celebrating a milestone anniversary this year, or preparing to tie the knot in 2022? Then please join us at this year’s Thanksgiving Mass for Marriage at St Chad’s Cathedral. It will take place on Saturday 9 October 2021 at 12noon, celebrated by Bishop David Evans. The search is…July 28, 2021
For the first time the Archdiocese of Birmingham is to host a unique festival celebrating the Word of God, and we want everyone to be a part of it. FLORILEGIUM: A festival of Scripture, Art and Flowers will be held at Carrs Lane Centre and St Michael’s Catholic Church, which are…July 23, 2021
Deacon Eugene Joseph was ordained to the Sacred Priesthood for the Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, USA, last night (Thurs). The Archdiocese of Birmingham hosted the Ordination at the request of the Diocese of Columbus, and Bishop Stephen Wright (formerly the family’s Parish Priest in Burton-upon-Trent) ordained Deacon Eugene at St…July 16, 2021
Statement from the Catholic Bishops of England https://www.cbcew.org.uk/sunday-it-is-our-day/July 5, 2021
Three men were ordained as permanent deacons on Sunday 4 July. Jim Brannan, Peter Crosby and Krzysztof Wasilewski were welcomed into the Diocesan family by Archbishop Bernard Longley at St Chad’s Cathedral. The trio were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate in front of family and friends and the celebration was…June 27, 2021
Sermon from Archbishop John Wilson Photo: Celebrant: Archbishop John Wilson, Archbishop of Southwark and Grand Prior of the Lieutenancy of England and Wales of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of JerusalemConcelebrants: Archbishop Bernard Longley and Bishop David Oakley, Bishop of NorthamptonJune 12, 2021
Pastoral Letter on the Diocesan Vision
HomilyMay 23, 2021
Pastoral Letter CATHOLIC BISHOPS’ CONFERENCE OF ENGLAND AND WALES Pastoral Letter for Pentecost 2021 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Solemnity of Pentecost reminds us that everything which exists, every person and the whole of creation, is a gift of “God the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.”…May 16, 2021
https://www.cbcew.org.uk/home/events/world-communications-day-2021/May 15, 2021
13th May 2021. Birmingham’s Faith Leaders call on people of faith in the City to work and pray for peace in Israel, Palestine and across the Israel-Gaza border From the Executive Secretary Jonathan Gurling, 36 St Stephen’s Road, Selly Park, Birmingham B29 7RP Tel: 0121 472 1593 Mobile: 07980 127628 …
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Homily by Archbishop Bernard Longley: ST CHAD’S CATHEDRAL, BIRMINGHAM He loves us and has washed away our sins with his blood. The celebration of the Chrism Mass is a very special moment in Holy Week preparing us for the Easter Triduum which begins tomorrow. Over the next three days the…March 29, 2021
On Palm Sunday evening, St Chad’s Cathedral hosted a Service of Word and Sacred Song to begin Holy Week. It was livestream only and was a first: livestream only so that the whole choir could sing together for the only time during Holy Week this year as current restrictions still…
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God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom, and God’s weakness is stronger than human strength. On the Third Sunday of Lent last year we were already preparing for the first lockdown. I was celebrating Mass in Coventry for the university students and none of us knew what the coming year…March 3, 2021
Homily by Archbishop Bernard Longley: Be joyful in hope, persevere in hardship, keep praying regularly. Our celebration of the Feast of St Chad takes on a special character this year since our annual celebration of our patron-saint is subject to the coronavirus pandemic restrictions which are still in place. It…March 1, 2021
A letter from the Patron, Sr Margaret WalshMarch 1, 2021
Living Laudato Si’:Your Parish and Your PlanetZoom Retreats in 202112th-16th March & 16th-19th April(led from Boarbank Hall, Cumbria) WHY? Faith is the place to start.WHAT? Understanding is the place to start.HOW? Sharing experience is the place to start.WHEN? Now is the place to start.WHERE? Your parish is the place to…February 15, 2021
The Trustees of the Archdiocese of Birmingham are pleased to announce that Eric Kirwan has been appointed as the Archdiocese’s next Chief Operating Officer (COO). Eric is currently the Chair of Directors at Holy Family Catholic Multi-Academy Company (MAC) in Warwickshire. Prior to taking up this role he was a…February 9, 2021
Homily by Archbishop Bernard LongleyFebruary 9, 2021
Homily by Archbishop Bernard LongleyFebruary 9, 2021
News from Catholic Voices Catholic Voices was involved in a very successful survey and report during the first lockdown in May-July 2020.Over 2,500 Catholics in England and Wales and Scotland were surveyed, which has given us important insights into how people responded to the arrival of the pandemic.As we move…February 4, 2021
Archbishop Bernard Longley writes: 'Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, 'I am writing to you at this very difficult time following the conviction and recent sentencing of Joseph Quigley at Warwick Crown Court. 'On Friday 29th January he was sentenced to 11-and-a-half years in prison. 'The crimes for which has…February 3, 2021
With the arrival of February and the approach of Ash Wednesday and Lent, Pope Francis has once again asked us to pray with him about a matter of grave concern in our contemporary world. Anxious about the pandemic, and rightly concerned about just sharing of the new life-saving vaccines with…January 30, 2021
News from Sustrans, the national transport charity We are providing information for Birmingham City Council with regard to air pollution in the city. We are currently working with communities across Birmingham to raise awareness of air pollution and its health risks. We have produced a survey for faith groups across Birmingham…January 30, 2021
The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer is a national landmark opening in 2022 near Birmingham. They are working on a significant social media campaign from the end of January. The Answered Prayer Challenge is a campaign which hopes to flood social media with good news stories between January 25th and…January 29, 2021
An announcement from Archbishop Bernard Longley: "It is with great sadness that I am writing to let you know that Canon Giles Goward, the Rector of St Mary’s College Oscott, died peacefully yesterday afternoon (Thurs) in the Seminary after a brief illness."Please pray now for the happy repose of his…January 29, 2021
News from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales On the day government figures recorded 100,000 deaths from COVID-19 in the United Kingdom, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, said: “A day of great sadness all over the land. So many people, families, communities, remembering those who have died in these terrible…