Category: The Archdiocese of Birmingham

August 26, 2013

Archbishop Longley Hopes the Church Will Soon Recognise Blessed Dominic Barberi and Blessed John Henry Newman as Saints

Archbishop Bernard Longley celebrated mid-day Mass on the Feast Day of Blessed Dominic Barberi of the Mother of God, at the shrine in St Anne’s Church, St Helens, Merseyside, on… Continue reading "Archbishop Longley Hopes the Church Will Soon Recognise Blessed Dominic Barberi and Blessed John Henry Newman as Saints"
August 6, 2013

Archbishop Bernard Longley Blesses New Building at Oxford Oratory

Archbishop Bernard Longley blessed the new building at the Oxford Oratory in Woodstock Road, after he had celebrated the 11am Mass at St Aloysius’ parish church, run by the Oratory… Continue reading "Archbishop Bernard Longley Blesses New Building at Oxford Oratory"
July 30, 2013

Admiration for the Faith of Young Pilgrims – Archbishop Bernard Longley Reflects on WYD in Rio

Asked for his thoughts and reflections about World Youth Day 2013 Archbishop Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham said: “As I prepare to leave Rio de Janeiro at the conclusion of… Continue reading "Admiration for the Faith of Young Pilgrims – Archbishop Bernard Longley Reflects on WYD in Rio"
July 21, 2013

WYD is to Enable Young People to Give a Powerful Witness to Christ that the World Cannot Ignore – Archbishop Bernard Longley

The XXVIII World Youth Day will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from Tuesday, 23 July to Sunday 28 July, on the theme: “Go and make disciples of all… Continue reading "WYD is to Enable Young People to Give a Powerful Witness to Christ that the World Cannot Ignore – Archbishop Bernard Longley"
June 25, 2013

Cardinal Tauran Presented with New CTS Booklet, “First Addresses Of Pope Francis”

Peter Jennings writes: The eyes of the whole world were rivetingly focused on Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the French Proto Deacon of the Sacred College, when he announced “Habemus Papam” from… Continue reading "Cardinal Tauran Presented with New CTS Booklet, “First Addresses Of Pope Francis”"
June 13, 2013

Archbishop Bernard Longley Warmly Welcomes Pope Francis Commemorative Coin from Seychelles

A special Pope Francis legal tender commemorative coin has been released by the Central Bank of Seychelles with a face value of 5, 10 and 25 Rupees. The Republic of… Continue reading "Archbishop Bernard Longley Warmly Welcomes Pope Francis Commemorative Coin from Seychelles"
May 11, 2013

Permanent Deacons Serve the Church in a Special Way

“As you renew your commitment to serve the People of God as deacons, this Mass offers an annual opportunity to reflect on the Sacrament of Orders that you have received…… Continue reading "Permanent Deacons Serve the Church in a Special Way"
May 2, 2013

FIRE CAUSES DISRUPTION IN HARBORNE HIGH STREET, BIRMINGHAM – PRAY FOR LOCAL SHOP KEEPERS

A major fire broke out at Stead & Simpson shoe shop, situated near the old Clock Tower in the Harborne district of Birmingham, at about 6am today, Thursday, 2 May,… Continue reading "FIRE CAUSES DISRUPTION IN HARBORNE HIGH STREET, BIRMINGHAM – PRAY FOR LOCAL SHOP KEEPERS"
April 1, 2013

Archbishop of Birmingham Reiterates the Catholic Church’s Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage.

The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, used the occasion of the annual Easter Monday Men’s Mass, at the Metropolitan Cathedral and Basilica of St Chad, Birmingham, on 1… Continue reading "Archbishop of Birmingham Reiterates the Catholic Church’s Opposition to Same-Sex Marriage."
April 1, 2013

“We Must Witness the Truth of Christ’s Rising from the Dead” – Archbishop Longley during the Easter Vigil.

The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, said during his Easter Vigil homily: “It is significant that we have not stayed at home tonight as if we regarded the… Continue reading "“We Must Witness the Truth of Christ’s Rising from the Dead” – Archbishop Longley during the Easter Vigil."