Archbishop of Birmingham

View in browser Website Events News “the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep” ­Fourth Sunday of Easter­ John’s words “the good shepherd is one who lays down his life for his sheep” set the tone for us this Good Shepherd Sunday. As a child I was fascinated by the…

View in browser Website Events News “Look at my hands and feet; yes, it is I indeed. Touch me and see for yourselves” ­Third Sunday of Easter ­In this Sunday’s Gospel from Luke when we hear Jesus say to his disciples “Look at my hands and feet; yes, it is I indeed. Touch me and…

View in browser Website Events News  Divine mercy is not a definite moment in time but a person, the Word who was made flesh and dwelt amongst us and who has risen in glory Reflection – 2nd Sunday of Easter­This Sunday, the Octave Day of Easter, since the year 2000, when St John Paul instituted…

View in browser   Website Events News    I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Could you or your business sponsor t-shirts for the youth teams attending Lourdes? ­ Every year our young people do us proud on the Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage. They give their…

View in browser   Website Events News   If I am merciful and generous then His image and likeness will be renewed in me. Safeguarding in Action: Deanery Roadshow – Banbury and Warwick The Diocesan Safeguarding team are visiting in person Immaculate Conception Church, The Causeway, Bicester, OX26 6AW 10am-2pm on Saturday 2 March. We…

View in browser   Website Events News   Preparing our hearts, minds and spirits for the journey of salvation  Dates for your diary: the month ahead   Fri 23 Feb: CAFOD Family Fast Day   Fri 23 Feb: The Crucifixion, Oxford   Fri 23 Feb: Prayer and Life Workshop: Nuneaton   Sat 24 Feb: Annual…

View in browser   Website Events News   God has called people into this relationship of trust over so many years. Reflection: First Sunday of Lent ­ The opening prayer for this Sunday’s Mass is as follows:“Grant, almighty God, through the yearly observances of holy Lent, that we may grow in understanding of the riches…

View in browser   Website Events News   Pope Francis requests prayers for and a commitment to the terminally ill and their families Rite of Election at St Chad’s Cathedral ­ Sunday 18 February at 3pm. In every Catholic Cathedral across the world, on the First Sunday of Lent, all those adults who have been…

View in browser Website Events News The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Reflection – The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord ­ Tomorrow, 2nd February, is celebrated as the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord.    The child Jesus was brought by Mary and Joseph to the temple in obedience to…