Archbishop Vincent Nichols has praised the way that Birmingham is leading the way in the creation of a vibrant multi-faith city.
Archbishop Vincent Nichols pictured with Lord Brian Griffiths, (left) and Councillor Alan Rudge, Birmingham City Council, before the "Faiths for the City" dinner at Birmingham Council House on 5 November.
The Archbishop of Westminster commended the City of Birmingham, its Faith Leaders and Birmingham University for the way they have responded to the challenges of modern day living for the good of the city, during his speech at the “Faiths for the City: Making A Difference”, Dinner held at Birmingham Council House, on Thursday, 5 November.
Archbishop Nichols was warmly welcomed by the leaders of many Faiths who he had worked closley with and encouraged during his time as Archbishop of Birmingham, 200o-2009.
Archbishop Vincent Nichols emphasised: “Birmingham has so much of which it can be proud, so many great figures who encapsulate its qualities. One I hope, will be added is Cardinal John Henry Newman. He was a man of outstanding academic ability, of personal integrity and religious sensitivity, and of deep social concern, who had a deep commitment to the sick and poor of Birmingham.”
He concluded: “May these virtues flourish in this City of Birmingham so that all its people without exception, may flourish, too.”
Archbishop Vincent Nichols pictured with Birmingham Faith Leaders and (left) Dr Malcolm Dick, Director of the Centre for West Midlands History, University of Birmingham, on 5 November.
Lord Brian Griffiths, former Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, also spoke during a memorable evening, hosted by Councillor Alan Rudge, Cabinet Member for Equalities & Human Resources, Birmingham City Council.
The three-day Conference, facilitated by the School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion, at Birmingham University, 4-6 November, explored three themes: “Family and Neighbourliness”, Wellbeing and Health”, Wellbeing and Wealth”.
