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Archbishop Longley Celebrates Mass for Religious of the Archdiocese of Birmingham

Archbishop Bernard Longley was the Principal Celebrant and Preacher at a special Mass for Religious of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, held at St Mary’s in Harborne, Birmingham, on Saturday, 18 February. Among the concelebrants were Fr Laurence Brassill, OSA, a [...]

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Coach Crash Tragedy in Northern France – Message of Condolence from Archbishop Bernard Longley

The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, in a message of condolence on Sunday, 19 February, said:

 “I am shocked to learn of the terrible

Archbishop Bernard Longley Special Visit to All Souls Parish Coventry, following the Conviction of Bede Walsh

The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, made a special visit to All Souls Catholic Church in Coventry, on Sunday 19 February, a parish where

Pray for Individuals, Families and Parish Affected by any Betrayal of Trust Experienced in the Church – Archbishop Bernard Longley

The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, made a special visit to St Giles’ Cheadle, Staffordshire, on Sunday 12 February.

The visit followed the

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Distinguish secularism from secularisation says Archbishop Longley, at “Crossing the Threshold” Conference, in Birmingham

Archbishop Bernard Longley, a member of the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelisation, gave an insight into the International Synod of Bishop on the topical

Mass of Thanksgiving in Westminster Cathedral for Work of CAFOD over 50 Years

A special Mass of Thanksgiving for the work of CAFOD over the past 50 years was celebrated in Westminster Cathedral on Saturday afternoon, 28 January.

FATHER GREGORY IN CARDINAL NEWMAN'S ROOM

Father Gregory Winterton, 9 July 1922 – 18 January 2012, RIP

My very dear friend Father Gregory Winterton, former Provost of the Birmingham Oratory and champion of the Cause for the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman,

Bishop Kenney Experiences the Frustration of Catholics in Gaza

“The Catholics of Gaza are embattled as they are  such a small community.” That was the verdict of Bishop William Kenney CP, Auxiliary Bishop of Birmingham,

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Christianity Offers Something Unique for the Common Good

The Most Reverend Bernard Longley, Archbishop of Birmingham, was the principal celebrant and preacher at Christmas Midnight Mass, at the Metropolitan Cathedral & Basilica of St

Christmas Message from Archbishop Bernard Longley

After the busyness of the last few weeks, and the last minute rush to prepare for Christmas, the day itself is precious.  Wherever we are, with

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