Survey on faith based organisations
Members of Caritas Archdiocese of Birmingham are invited to take part in a survey on faith-based organisations. The survey is being conducted by Fr Ryan Service, a student of the Continue Reading →
Legacy of mercy lives on
The legacy of the Year of Mercy lives on as Caritas Archdiocese of Birmingham awards £5,000 to charities that support vulnerable refugees and migrants. Brushstrokes Community Project and Solihull Welcome Continue Reading →
Mayor of Sandwell officially opens Brushstrokes’ new centre
On 16 October 2019, the Lord Mayor of Sandwell, Cllr Ann Jaron officially opened Brushstrokes Community Project’s new centre. The new building, on Smethwick High Street, places Brushstrokes right in Continue Reading →
Homeless people to benefit from £15,000 grant to Tabor House from LoveBrum
Homeless people in Birmingham are set to benefit from a £15,000 grant to Tabor House thanks to LoveBrum. The shelter was announced as the first recipient of LoveBrum’s Community Impact Continue Reading →
Blessing opens new chapter in the life of Brushstrokes Community Project
On 17 September, staff and volunteers, friends and representatives of partner organisations came together to join in the blessing of Brushstrokes’ new community centre on Smethwick High Street. The project’s Continue Reading →
Fatima House guests welcome Archbishop
On 17 September, Archbishop Bernard visited Fatima House – a project that provides a safe haven for vulnerable female asylum seekers in Birmingham. On his arrival, the Archbishop met with Continue Reading →
Tony honoured with papal award
Tony Broom, who recently retired from Father Hudson’s board of trustees, has been honoured by Pope Francis for his years of service to the Church. On Sunday 15 September, Tony Continue Reading →
Witness Course for churches supporting asylum seekers and migrants
Churches seeking to support asylum seekers and immigrants through the legal process can access training from Transforming Communities Together. The Witness Course aims to empower church leaders and congregants in Continue Reading →
Season of Creation: 1 September – 4 October
The Season of Creation is a global ecumenical celebration of prayer and action to protect our common home. It starts each year on 1 September and finishing on the feast Continue Reading →
Funding available for parishes
Places of worship and community centres that are vulnerable to hate crime can now apply for funding to improve security measures. The Places of Worship (POW) Protective Security Funding Scheme Continue Reading →