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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
Email Ed Miliband. 📧⤵️
https://bit.ly/3XdAieF
November 14, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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
Email Ed Miliband. 📧⤵️
https://bit.ly/3XdAieF
Take time out for quiet prayer and reflection.
Mgr Daniel's latest vlog post is now available to watch.
"Be Open to the Beauty of Life", which ties in with the Pope’s Prayer Intention for November.
Mgr Daniel's latest vlog post is now available to watch.
"Be Open to the Beauty of Life", which ties in with the Pope’s Prayer Intention for November.
Burning Bush Vlog: "Be Open to the Beauty of Life"
Reflection for the 33rd Week of the Year with Monsignor Daniel McHugh
www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Take time out for quiet prayer and reflection.
Mgr Daniel's latest vlog post is now available to watch.
"Be Open to the Beauty of Life", which ties in with the Pope’s Prayer Intention for November.
Mgr Daniel's latest vlog post is now available to watch.
"Be Open to the Beauty of Life", which ties in with the Pope’s Prayer Intention for November.
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Looking forward to playing the Midday Organ Prom on Saturday 22 November 2025 at Victoria Hall, Hanley. A programme of pieces from both the organ repertoire and transcriptions of music not originally written for the organ.
Hope to see you there!
Tickets: www.atgtickets.com/venues/victo...
Hope to see you there!
Tickets: www.atgtickets.com/venues/victo...
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Looking forward to playing the Midday Organ Prom on Saturday 22 November 2025 at Victoria Hall, Hanley. A programme of pieces from both the organ repertoire and transcriptions of music not originally written for the organ.
Hope to see you there!
Tickets: www.atgtickets.com/venues/victo...
Hope to see you there!
Tickets: www.atgtickets.com/venues/victo...
Our friends at St Mary's College, Oscott have launched a fundraising drive to raise over £150,000 by July 2026 to restore the chapel organ.
The organ is central to the daily worship of the college community during Mass. It is much-loved but in desperate need of restoration. Can you help?
The organ is central to the daily worship of the college community during Mass. It is much-loved but in desperate need of restoration. Can you help?
Organ Restoration Fund launched by St Mary’s College, Oscott
Over £150,000 is needed to restore the chapel organ to its former glory
www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Our friends at St Mary's College, Oscott have launched a fundraising drive to raise over £150,000 by July 2026 to restore the chapel organ.
The organ is central to the daily worship of the college community during Mass. It is much-loved but in desperate need of restoration. Can you help?
The organ is central to the daily worship of the college community during Mass. It is much-loved but in desperate need of restoration. Can you help?
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Each week, my Year 1 class liturgy team never fail to create a beautiful altar focus for their class so we can learn about the Wednesday word. What a stunning display of their faithfulness to God.
November 13, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Each week, my Year 1 class liturgy team never fail to create a beautiful altar focus for their class so we can learn about the Wednesday word. What a stunning display of their faithfulness to God.
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As Lead Bishop for the Environment at the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, Bishop John Arnold issued a statement for #COP30 urging renewed action and leadership from the government.
See the full statement and contact Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/47PjLCh
See the full statement and contact Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/47PjLCh
November 13, 2025 at 6:45 PM
As Lead Bishop for the Environment at the Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, Bishop John Arnold issued a statement for #COP30 urging renewed action and leadership from the government.
See the full statement and contact Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/47PjLCh
See the full statement and contact Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/47PjLCh
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Reflection for Friday of 32nd week of ordinary time. Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Reflection for Friday of 32nd week of ordinary time. Just as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the days of the Son of Man. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
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Reflection for Thursday of 32nd week of ordinary time. First he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Reflection for Thursday of 32nd week of ordinary time. First he must suffer many things and be rejected by this generation. www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
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The Christian voice: A catalyst for hope and reconciliation
This Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) event sought to illuminate the lived reality of the Christian community in the Holy Land today.
Highlights and some of the insights from the evening are now available.
ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) event sought to illuminate the lived reality of the Christian community in the Holy Land today.
Highlights and some of the insights from the evening are now available.
ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...
November 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Christian voice: A catalyst for hope and reconciliation
This Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) event sought to illuminate the lived reality of the Christian community in the Holy Land today.
Highlights and some of the insights from the evening are now available.
ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...
This Friends of the Holy Land (FHL) event sought to illuminate the lived reality of the Christian community in the Holy Land today.
Highlights and some of the insights from the evening are now available.
ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...
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Great to represent @churchesengland.bsky.social at a roundtable & reception at 10 Downing Street with the Prime Minister & Faith Minister. A chance to speak about the statements CTE Presidents recently put out calling people to come together in these divisive times. #InterFaithWeek #ChurchesTogether
November 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Great to represent @churchesengland.bsky.social at a roundtable & reception at 10 Downing Street with the Prime Minister & Faith Minister. A chance to speak about the statements CTE Presidents recently put out calling people to come together in these divisive times. #InterFaithWeek #ChurchesTogether
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💻 Live from the Amazon, hear from our staff and partners who are taking part in #COP30 and learn about how these significant negotiations are shaping up.
Register here. ⤵️
https://www.bigmarker.com/cafod/cop30
Register here. ⤵️
https://www.bigmarker.com/cafod/cop30
November 12, 2025 at 12:56 PM
💻 Live from the Amazon, hear from our staff and partners who are taking part in #COP30 and learn about how these significant negotiations are shaping up.
Register here. ⤵️
https://www.bigmarker.com/cafod/cop30
Register here. ⤵️
https://www.bigmarker.com/cafod/cop30
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Is your church ready for #SafeguardingSunday this weekend (16 November)?
cte.org.uk/safeguarding...
The independent #safeguarding charity @thirtyoneeight.bsky.social is working to help us make our communities safer for all
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/safeguarding...
The independent #safeguarding charity @thirtyoneeight.bsky.social is working to help us make our communities safer for all
#ChurchesTogether
November 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Is your church ready for #SafeguardingSunday this weekend (16 November)?
cte.org.uk/safeguarding...
The independent #safeguarding charity @thirtyoneeight.bsky.social is working to help us make our communities safer for all
#ChurchesTogether
cte.org.uk/safeguarding...
The independent #safeguarding charity @thirtyoneeight.bsky.social is working to help us make our communities safer for all
#ChurchesTogether
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Last Thursday’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social which was performed by @organistpaul.bsky.social has been reviewed by one of the audience members.
Read it here:
www.paulcarr.co.uk/reviews/
(Or in the screenshot ⬇️ )
@rcbirmingham.bsky.social
@positivelybrum.bsky.social
Read it here:
www.paulcarr.co.uk/reviews/
(Or in the screenshot ⬇️ )
@rcbirmingham.bsky.social
@positivelybrum.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Last Thursday’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social which was performed by @organistpaul.bsky.social has been reviewed by one of the audience members.
Read it here:
www.paulcarr.co.uk/reviews/
(Or in the screenshot ⬇️ )
@rcbirmingham.bsky.social
@positivelybrum.bsky.social
Read it here:
www.paulcarr.co.uk/reviews/
(Or in the screenshot ⬇️ )
@rcbirmingham.bsky.social
@positivelybrum.bsky.social
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Ecumenical Vespers in @lichfieldcathedral.bsky.social this evening marking the third anniversary of the reception of a relic of St Chad from @stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social
Beautiful singing from the two Cathedral choirs and an honour to share the organ playing with Martyn Rawles
Beautiful singing from the two Cathedral choirs and an honour to share the organ playing with Martyn Rawles
November 7, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Ecumenical Vespers in @lichfieldcathedral.bsky.social this evening marking the third anniversary of the reception of a relic of St Chad from @stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social
Beautiful singing from the two Cathedral choirs and an honour to share the organ playing with Martyn Rawles
Beautiful singing from the two Cathedral choirs and an honour to share the organ playing with Martyn Rawles
The latest vlog post from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website.
This weekend's focus is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. “The Lord of Hosts is with us” (Psalm 46:8).
Take a few moments for quiet prayer and reflection.
This weekend's focus is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. “The Lord of Hosts is with us” (Psalm 46:8).
Take a few moments for quiet prayer and reflection.
Burning Bush Vlog: Learning from History, Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
“The Lord of Hosts is with us” with Monsignor Daniel McHugh
www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The latest vlog post from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website.
This weekend's focus is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. “The Lord of Hosts is with us” (Psalm 46:8).
Take a few moments for quiet prayer and reflection.
This weekend's focus is the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. “The Lord of Hosts is with us” (Psalm 46:8).
Take a few moments for quiet prayer and reflection.
Bishop Timothy has shared a reflection following this week's ground breaking occasion which marked the start of construction work on the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer (design image below). This Christian landmark is being built at Coleshill, within our Archdiocese.
The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer
Bishop Timothy Menezes shares a reflection on the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, now under construction at Coleshill. A ground breaking ceremony was held yesterday, Wednesday, as work starts on the ...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Bishop Timothy has shared a reflection following this week's ground breaking occasion which marked the start of construction work on the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer (design image below). This Christian landmark is being built at Coleshill, within our Archdiocese.
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Reflection for Friday of 31st week of ordinary time. What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Reflection for Friday of 31st week of ordinary time. What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=...
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Remembrance Sunday, 9 November 2025
Resources are available to download, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.
#Remembrance
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
Resources are available to download, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.
#Remembrance
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
November 7, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Remembrance Sunday, 9 November 2025
Resources are available to download, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.
#Remembrance
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
Resources are available to download, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.
#Remembrance
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
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In the Amazon, leaders will meet at #COP30 and countries must resubmit their climate plans a decade on from the Paris Agreement.
📢 We'll be at the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice as people raise their voices. Join us in Manchester. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nEF7bt
📢 We'll be at the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice as people raise their voices. Join us in Manchester. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nEF7bt
November 7, 2025 at 9:10 AM
In the Amazon, leaders will meet at #COP30 and countries must resubmit their climate plans a decade on from the Paris Agreement.
📢 We'll be at the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice as people raise their voices. Join us in Manchester. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nEF7bt
📢 We'll be at the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice as people raise their voices. Join us in Manchester. ⤵️
https://bit.ly/4nEF7bt
We are delighted to announce the dates for the next Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Monday 25 to Saturday 30 May 2026.
Next year's theme is "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee."
Initial enquiries about the pilgrimage are now being taken.
Next year's theme is "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee."
Initial enquiries about the pilgrimage are now being taken.
Save the Date! Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes 2026
Make next year your year to visit Lourdes and be a part of this special spiritual journey
www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 10:17 AM
We are delighted to announce the dates for the next Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Monday 25 to Saturday 30 May 2026.
Next year's theme is "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee."
Initial enquiries about the pilgrimage are now being taken.
Next year's theme is "Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with thee."
Initial enquiries about the pilgrimage are now being taken.
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Reflection for Thursday of 31st week of ordinary time. There is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=4...
November 5, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Reflection for Thursday of 31st week of ordinary time. There is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=4...
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How much progress for climate action can we realistically hope to see when so many vulnerable countries are drowning in debt to rich countries and financial institutions?
Ahead of #COP30, message Ed Miliband and call for bold leadership. 📧 ⤵️
https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/178976/action/1
Ahead of #COP30, message Ed Miliband and call for bold leadership. 📧 ⤵️
https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/178976/action/1
November 6, 2025 at 9:39 AM
How much progress for climate action can we realistically hope to see when so many vulnerable countries are drowning in debt to rich countries and financial institutions?
Ahead of #COP30, message Ed Miliband and call for bold leadership. 📧 ⤵️
https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/178976/action/1
Ahead of #COP30, message Ed Miliband and call for bold leadership. 📧 ⤵️
https://action.cafod.org.uk/page/178976/action/1
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Ecumenical Remembrance Sunday resources are available from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
#ChurchesTogether
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
#ChurchesTogether
Just over a week until Remembrance Sunday,
9 November 2025
Resources are available to download or buy, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.
#Remembrance
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
9 November 2025
Resources are available to download or buy, including an order of service, PowerPoint presentations and free ebook of 'Beyond Our Tears: Resources for Times of Remembrance'.
#Remembrance
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Ecumenical Remembrance Sunday resources are available from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
#ChurchesTogether
ctbi.org.uk/resources/re...
#ChurchesTogether
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Tomorrow, Thursday 6 November at 1:15pm, @organistpaul.bsky.social plays the next @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social on the fantastic Walker organ.
Come and listen - admission free!
@rcbirmingham.bsky.social
Come and listen - admission free!
@rcbirmingham.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Tomorrow, Thursday 6 November at 1:15pm, @organistpaul.bsky.social plays the next @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social on the fantastic Walker organ.
Come and listen - admission free!
@rcbirmingham.bsky.social
Come and listen - admission free!
@rcbirmingham.bsky.social
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Last week the Poor Clare Convent in Much Birch elected a new Abbess, Sr Anežka, and Archbishop Mark had the privilege to attend.
November 4, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Last week the Poor Clare Convent in Much Birch elected a new Abbess, Sr Anežka, and Archbishop Mark had the privilege to attend.