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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 coach accident in Northern France involving the school group from Alvechurch, Church of England Middle [...]

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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

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.

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Requiem Mass for Father Gregory Winterton Followed by Burial at Rednal

In an atmosphere of great warmth but much sadness, and in defiance of the drizzle outside, Father Paul Chavasse was the principal celebrant at the Requiem

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Father Gregory Winterton Reception of Body into the Oratory Church, Birmingham

The body of Father Gregory Winterton, who died peacefully in the care of the Little Sisters of the Poor in Harborne, on Wednesday 18 January 2012,

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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,

ISLE OF MAN 2012 OLYMPIC STAMPS

Isle of Man First to Issue Olympic Games Stamps in 2012

The Isle of Man was the first postal authority to issue a special set of London Olympic Games postage stamps in 2012. An engaging set of

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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

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