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The Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham, England

https://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/
In need of a break from the daily hustle and bustle?
Watch the latest reflection from Mgr Daniel, now available on our website. This week's theme - "Treasuring our Traditions".
Burning Bush Vlog: "Treasuring our Traditions"
Reflection for the Second Sunday of Advent and the Immaculate Conception with Monsignor Daniel McHugh
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December 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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Reflection for Thursday of first week of Advent. Not everyone who says to me, “Lord, Lord”, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
December 4, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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In today’s gospel, Jesus tells his story to emphasise how important it is not just to listen to his word, but also to act on it.

Today's Advent reflection ponders what it is we're being called to do and how we can stand up for what's right. More. ⤵️

https://bit.ly/48r2gIG
December 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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#Advent 2025
Christ is the Hope of Nations

Week One

“What does it mean to love our neighbour with the rise of fear, exclusion and despair within our communities?"

Dr Nicola Brady, General Secretary, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI), reflects on 'Love'.

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Advent 2025 Week One - Christ is the Hope of the Nations - Love - Nicola Brady
YouTube video by ctbimedia
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December 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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A big year for all things Jubilee, and a real impact all over. Let's unwrap what your support meant this year. 💚
December 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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This Thursday, 4 December 2025 at 1:15pm, David Saint & Paul Carr @organistpaul.bsky.social play the final Thursday LIVE in the 2025 season at St Chad’s Cathedral. @stchadsbirm.bsky.social
A programme of organ music for Advent and Christmas.
Admission is free, all welcome.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Fresh from having sold out, our #WorldGifts Christmas cards are available again. 🎄

Get yours now and help people around the world to thrive. ⤵️

https://worldgifts.cafod.org.uk/collections/christmas-cards
November 29, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Advent Carol Service in two weeks. 🎵

RSVP to attend in person at St George's Cathedral or to watch the live stream. Find out more. ⤵️

https://bit.ly/4p2gUxk
November 26, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Season of Advent is upon us.

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Our Lord please visit the diocesan website to access activities, resources, prayers, retreats and much more for use in your parish and school communities.

The First Sunday of Advent is Sunday 30 November.
Advent and Christmas
Celebrating Advent and Christmas 2025. Activities, resources and prayers, charitable appeals and more, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of Our Lord.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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#COP30 ended at the weekend.

The final deal is known as the Mutirão and it represents some progress around a just transition but a lack of new, non-debt creating climate finance is disappointing.

Read more on the outcome. ⤵️

https://cafod.org.uk/news/campaigning-news/cop30-ends
What was the outcome at COP30?
COP30 has drawn to a close in Brazil with a final deal known as the Mutirão.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Reflection for Tuesday of 34th week of ordinary time. The end will not be at once. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 24, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Thank you to the young people, young adults and parish volunteers who made appeals for the work of the Kenelm Youth Trust (KYT) on World Youth Sunday. Thank you for the generous response of parishioners. Please find out more about the work of KYT at www.kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk
KENELM YOUTH TRUST
The Kenelm Youth Trust, serving young people in the Archdiocese of Birmingham
www.kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The Kenelm Youth Trust annual report is available in your @rcbirmingham.bsky.social parish this weekend. The scope of Catholic youth ministry across Staffordshire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands is incredible! How can you support it in your own parish and deanery?
November 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This weekend, the Solemnity of Christ the King is World Youth Sunday. A young person might give an appeal in your parish. Young people in the Church are a precious sign of hope.
Please see more about the work of the Kenelm Youth Trust and be generous in your support. www.kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk
KENELM YOUTH TRUST
The Kenelm Youth Trust, serving young people in the Archdiocese of Birmingham
www.kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
This weekend's reflection from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website.

"In the Centre of Immensities”, reflection for The Solemnity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe.
Burning Bush Vlog: "In the Centre of Immensities”
Reflection for The Solemnity of Christ the King with Monsignor Daniel McHugh
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November 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Reflection for Friday of 33rd week of ordinary time. My house shall be a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of robbers. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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William Harris’ Organ Sonata in A minor is November’s new video release on the Thursday Live YouTube channel.
@organistpaul.bsky.social plays the Walker organ in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social

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HARRIS Sonata in A minor for Organ, Paul Carr Organist
YouTube video by Thursday Live Organ Recitals
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November 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The Annual #RedWednesday Mass for schools, hosted by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), was held at St Chad’s Cathedral today.

The message from school children across the Archdiocese is loud and clear – we stand together with our persecuted brothers and sisters.
Hundreds of school children stand together in solidarity at #RedWednesday Mass
Annual Mass for schools hosted by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) at St Chad’s Cathedral
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November 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Reflection for Wednesday of 33rd week of ordinary time. Well done, good servant! www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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We love hearing feedback from our participants! 🧡

Our next befriending training day is on Saturday 7th Feb 2026.
Link in bio to find out more 🧡

#togetherwithrefugees #birminghamchurchestogether
November 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Lourdes Pilgrimage, May 2026

Booking is now open for volunteers. If you would like to join the Diocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage as a Doctor, Nurse, Carer or Hospitalier (non-medical helper) we'd love to hear from you.

Application forms, together with a Volunteer Pilgrimage Pack, can be found here:
Lourdes Pilgrimage 2026
The page for the Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes
www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Reflection for Tuesday of 33rd week of ordinary time. For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Delighted to be making a small contribution to the Lived Catholicism online conference. I have a short slot to talk about learning from the All Kinds of Catholic podcast conversations ♥️
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November 18, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Today, 33rd Sunday of the Year, is World Day of the Poor cafod.org.uk/pray/world-d...
World Day of the Poor
World Day of the Poor
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November 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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With negotiations happening at #COP30, it's critical that the UK plays a key role in pushing rich countries to unlock new sources of public finance. Especially when 93% of the most vulnerable countries are in a debt crisis. 💸

Email Ed Miliband. 📧⤵️

https://bit.ly/3XdAieF
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM