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St Chad's Cathedral, Birmingham

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The Mother Church of the Archdiocese of Birmingham. A hidden jewel on the edge of the Jewellery Quarter. www.stchadscathedral.org.uk

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 18h

We congratulate Bishop Timothy Menezes on his appointment as the new Bishop of Brentwood. His Holiness Pope Leo XIV today, Saturday, announced the appointment of Bishop Timothy, who has faithfully served the Archdiocese of Birmingham as a priest since 1995 and as Auxiliary Bishop since 2024.

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Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Timothy Menezes as new Bishop of Brentwood

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has today, 10 October, appointed Bishop Timothy Menezes as the new Bishop of Brentwood.

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

“So Busy Making A Living that We Fail to Make a Life” - the latest vlog post from Mgr Daniel is out now. Take time out of your busy schedule for quiet prayer and reflection.

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Burning Bush Vlog: Reflection for the 28th Week of the Year

“So Busy Making A Living that We Fail to Make a Life”

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Save the Date! Join the Archdiocese of Birmingham's 85th Lourdes Pilgrimage, provisionally taking place 29 May to 4 June 2027. Walking with Mary under the theme of The Visitation, we are invited to a year of joyful service and charity. #Brum2Lourdes #OurLadyOfLourdes

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Save the Date and Register Your Interest: Archdiocesan Lourdes Pilgrimage 2027

Following the theme of The Visitation: "In those days Mary set out and went with haste…" (Luke 1:39)

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Restore @restoreuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Still time to sign up & join our Training Day for anyone who wants to learn more about refugee issues & befriending on Saturday 10 October. #RefugeeWelcome #volunteer @birmctogether.bsky.social @bvscbirmingham.bsky.social @cityofsanctuaryuk.bsky.social

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Paul Carr @organistpaul.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Really looking forward to performing Marcel Dupré’s Deuxième Symphonie @stchadsbirm.bsky.social for the first time next month - it’s been a slow-cook 28-year project since I heard Thomas Trotter play it at @bmusicltd.bsky.social Birmingham Town Hall, and subsequently purchased the score in 1998!!

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

On Saturday a fantastic 347 altar servers gathered at St Chad’s Cathedral for their annual Guild of St Stephen Mass, organised by the Diocesan Vocations Team. There was a real sense of joy at giving service and being strong in faith as part of a part of a parish.

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“Altar servers, like deacons, are called to be servants of God and servants of the people”

Bishop Timothy Menezes celebrates the annual Mass for the Guild of St Stephen as almost 350 altar servers gather in prayer

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

In his vlog post this week Mgr Daniel shares his thoughts on Pope Leo's recent visit to France. Take time out to pray and reflect.

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Pope Leo's Apostolic Visit to Lourdes, France

Reflection for the 27th Week of the Year with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Now available to watch on the diocesan website - the latest vlog post from Mgr Daniel. Father Forgive - Reflection for the 24th Week of the Year.

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Father Forgive - “Love one another as I have loved you”

Reflection for the 24th Week of the Year with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Watch! The latest vlog post from Monsignor Daniel, focusing on the Season of Creation, which began earlier this week. A 10-minute pause to be still and reflect on our Mission with the help of scripture, music/song, pictures, a homily and Adoration intended to lead into personal prayer and action.

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Care of Creation

Reflection for the 23rd Week of the Year and the Season of Creation, with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Archbishop Bernard invites us to celebrate the Season of Creation in our parishes, schools, communities: "An opportunity for prayer, reflection and action in response to God's gift of creation". It starts next Tuesday, 1 September, with the theme “Living Water".

Archbishop Bernard Longley invites us to celebrate the Season of Creation.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 27/08/2026

A great recital today from Stephen Disley bringing ‘Thursday Live Plus!’ to a conclusion. The year-round monthly recitals continue next Thurs 3 Sept 2026, 1:15pm with @organistpaul.bsky.social playing works by Mozart, Bélier, Boëly, Haydn & Widor. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @stchadsbirm.bsky.social

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals – Paul Carr

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The latest vlog post from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website: “This Shall Never Happen to You”. Reflection for the 22nd Week of the Year, with a focus on suffering and pain being part of life. A 10-minute pause to be still and reflect.

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“This Shall Never Happen to You”

Reflection for the 22nd Week of the Year, with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Starts a week today! The Season of Creation 2026: Make Living Water Flow We are all invited to celebrate the Season of Creation - September 1 to October 4 - what are you planning in your parish, school, community? Lots of ideas and resources here:

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Season of Creation

The Season of Creation 2026: Make Living Water Flow Each year from September 1 to October 4, the Christian family unites for this worldwide celebration of prayer and action to protect our common ...

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

If you’ve never been to Alton Castle before, come along. If you wish to support the mission and faith of young people in the Church, come along. If you can’t make it but would like to make a gift to mark this milestone anniversary, please find out more at kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 25/08/2026

This Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 1:15pm we welcome Stephen Disley to play the last of the ‘Thursday Live Plus!’ organ recitals in the August summer series. Admission is free with a retiring collection A warm welcome awaits!

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The Diocesan Novena to pray for the Canonisation of Blessed Dominic Barberi is now underway. It concludes on his feast day on Wednesday 26 August. Please join us in prayer:

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Diocesan Novena for the Canonisation of Blessed Dominic Barberi

Novena now underway. A moment to pause and to appreciate the work of this holy Passionist in our Archdiocese and to pray for his Canonisation.

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Available to watch now on our website, the latest vlog post from Mgr Daniel. "Do Whatever He Tells You", Reflection for the 21st Week of the Year.

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"Do Whatever He Tells You"

Reflection for the 21st Week of the Year, with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The latest Burning Bush vlog post with Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website. “O You of Little Faith, Why Do You Doubt?” - Reflection for the 19th Week of the Year.

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“O You of Little Faith, Why Do You Doubt?”

Reflection for the 19th Week of the Year, with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Is this you, or someone in your Parish? St Chad's Cathedral Choir are seeking to recruit a bass and an alto for the academic year 2026-27. The choir sings mainly on Sunday mornings but also at Christmas and Easter. More details here:

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St Chad's Cathedral Choir: Bass and alto vacancies

New opportunities available, apply today

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Take time out of your busy day for some quiet prayer and reflection. The latest Burning Bush vlog with Mgr Daniel is out now. Miracles Still Happen - Reflection for the 18th Week of the Year.

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Burning Bush vlog: Miracles Still Happen

Reflection for the 18th Week of the Year, with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 30/07/2026

One week today Thursday Live Plus! begins (an organ recital every Thursday in August at 1:15pm) with Käthe Wright Kaufman (USA) playing the first recital on 6 August. Details ➡️ thursdaylive.org @stchadsbirm.bsky.social @rcbirmingham.bsky.social @organistpaul.bsky.social

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

New week, new opportunity: Your Church Needs You! Live out your faith through service and help shape the future of the Church as a Trustee / committee member. Please consider contributing your experience.

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Your Church needs you!

Share your skills, gifts and talents for the good of the Archdiocese of Birmingham. Live out your faith through service and help shape the future of the Church.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 20/07/2026

The monthly series is extended this summer with an organ recital every 1:15pm Thursday in August at @stchadsbirm.bsky.social Admission free, retiring collection. 6 Aug: Käthe Wright Kaufman 13 Aug: Paul Carr 20 Aug: Mélodie Michel 27 Aug: Stephen Disley thursdaylive.org @rcbirmingham.bsky.social

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@KindsofCatholic @kindsofcatholic.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

Emily's role at Father Hudson's Caritas: 'to support parishes and schools with social action. What can we do to support those...that maybe do feel a bit left out and not part of the parish or of the community... God is absolutely through it all.' 🎧️ allkindsofcatholic.substack.com/p/jesus-is-f...

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

This weekend’s Burning Bush vlog post with Mgr Daniel is out now. The Reflection has a special focus on holiday as a time to reflect on the beauty of nature, of music and of our Faith. “Beauty… Lifts Hearts and Minds Towards Heaven”.

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“Beauty… Lifts Hearts and Minds Towards Heaven”

Reflection for the 17th Week of the Year, Sunday 26 July, with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

This week's Burning Bush vlog post with Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on the diocesan website. Listening to the Lord, Reflection for the 14th Week of the Year. This week Mgr Daniel focuses on the role of the Shepherd in the Church, while telling the story of the Pallium.

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Listening to the Lord

The role of the Shepherd in the Church - Reflection for the 14th Week of the Year with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Venezuela emergency appeal and church responses Support the appeal to aid survivors of the Venezuela earthquakes, plus how the churches are responding with prayers and help. ctbi.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Rescue workers following the Venezuela earthquakes.
Text: Venezuela Emergency Appeal

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A short promo of this weekend’s Burning Bush vlog with Mgr Daniel. Our Fathers in Faith, St Peter and Paul, Apostles, and our celebration of Father’s Day. Watch in full on the diocesan website.

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 25/06/2026

A week today, on Thursday 2 July 2026 at 1:15pm, we look forward to welcoming David Pipe to play July’s @thursdaylive.org organ recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social St Chad’s Cathedral, Birmingham.

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Watch now on our website! Preparation in Chaos - Reflection for the 12th Week of the Year, and the World Cup, with Monsignor Daniel. The attitude of the Church to Sport is presented in the context of the match between England and Croatia.

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Preparation in Chaos

Reflection for the 12th Week of the Year, and the World Cup, with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Looking to join next month's WeBelieve Festival at St Mary's College, Oscott? There's a 33% discount on day tickets using the code 'BIRMINGHAM-DISCOUNT' at checkout! WeBelieve Festival brings the Church together in England and Wales. Fri 24 - Mon 27 July. See you there!

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The focus for this week's Burning Bush vlog post with Mgr Daniel is The Encouragement of Youth. Drawing on Pope Leo’s Apostolic Journey to Spain: especially his encounter with young people. Available to watch now on our website.

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The Encouragement of Youth

Reflection for the 11th Week of the Year with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Invitation - all welcome to join us next month.

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Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Hednesford - 05/07/2026 13:00:00

All invited to continue their Lourdes experience or to enter into the experience of Lourdes. Sunday 5 July.

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

The #brum2lourdes pilgrimage continues apace and we have been blessed with superb weather (albeit very hot!) Pilgrims are taking part in all that Lourdes has to offer. Hundreds of photographs are now online charting our day-by-day activities.

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Back to Lourdes Pilgrimage page All photos will also be available on the diocesan Flickr page. The 84th Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes (2026) will be covered day-by-day below.  "Hail, full of gra...

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

#brum2lourdes In a few days time hundreds of pilgrims from across the Archdiocese will journey to Lourdes. This year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage, the 84th to Lourdes, starts on Monday (25). Please pray for our pilgrims next week, as they will be praying for you. Follow day-by-day:

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Back to Lourdes Pilgrimage page All photos will also be available on the diocesan Flickr page. The 84th Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes (2026) will be covered day-by-day below.  "Hail, full of gra...

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Take some time out for quiet #prayer and #reflection. The latest vlog post from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website. "Called to Reconcile" is a focus for Pentecost, this Sunday.

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"Called to Reconcile"

Reflection for Pentecost with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

The annual Blessing of Hands Mass, a prelude to the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, has taken place at St Chad's Cathedral. Please pray for our pilgrims, as they will be praying for you. #Brum2Lourdes

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Hundreds gather at St Chad’s Cathedral for the annual Blessing of Hands Mass

A prelude to the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, which starts next week. Many had their hands blessed for whatever ministry they may be involved in.

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

This week Mgr Daniel is sharing two vlog posts. His Pilgrimage to Assisi to mark the Jubilee Year of St Francis, and a Reflection for the 7th Week of Easter. An opportunity to reflect and pray. Both are now available to watch on our website.

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Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The latest Reflection from Mgr Daniel is now available to watch on our website. "I am the Way, the Truth and the Life." Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Easter, 3 May.

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"I am the Way, the Truth and the Life"

Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Easter with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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Thursday LIVE Organ Recitals @thursdaylive.org · 27/04/2026

Bruhns’ Prelude and Fugue in E minor, which Professor David Saint performed in March’s @thursdaylive.org recital in @stchadsbirm.bsky.social, is now available to watch on the Thursday LIVE YouTube channel. @rcbirmingham.bsky.social youtu.be/tkP6uLbmINI?...

BRUHNS Prelude and Fugue in E minor (David Saint Organist)

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Can you crochet or knit? How about contributing to a Poppy Cascade at St Chad's Cathedral for this year's Remembrance celebrations in November?

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Poppy Cascade to be made for St Chad's Cathedral Remembrance Day celebrations

All welcome to knit or crochet a contribution for the Diocesan Mother Church over the coming months

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Watch now! The latest Reflection vlog post from Mgr Daniel. Look to the Future with Hope, Pope Leo in Angola. Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter. “The Sheep follow Him, for they know His voice.” (John 10:4).

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Look to the Future with Hope, Pope Leo in Angola

Reflection for the 4th Sunday of Easter with Monsignor Daniel McHugh

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CAFOD @cafod.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Happy Saint George's Day! May we always have the courage to stand up for what is right. 🙏

An illustrated image of Saint George with a red dragon behind his shoulders.

"St George's Day"

St George is remembered as a Christian soldier who refused to give up his faith.

He stood firm in what we believed, even when it was danerous.

His story reminds us to have courage and to stand up for what is right.

Today we remember his example of faith, bravery and hope."

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Churches Together in Britain and Ireland @ctbi.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Today is St George's Day - 23 April 2026 But who was St George? Find out about the man, martyrdom, miracles, and mysteries associated with him and how we understand these things today. New resource from the Mission Theology and Apologetics Group (MTAG) ctbi.org.uk/resources/mt...

Myths, Miracles, Mysteries, Mission - following the saints - Saint George. Mission Theology & Apologetics Group

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Catenians UK @thecateniansuk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Happy St George's Day to our fellow members, friends and followers. Are you celebrating with your Circle, family or friends this evening? #Catenians #StGeorgesDay #StGeorge #CatholicCommunity #Catholic

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

The Easter Vigil at St Chad's Cathedral. The greatest and most noble of all Solemnities, celebrated by Archbishop Bernard Longley. Prayerful congratulations to the hundreds of people who will have been welcomed into the Church at Easter Vigil services across the Archdiocese.

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Holy Week and Easter 2026 at St Chad’s Cathedral

Capturing the celebrations from Palm Sunday through to the Easter Triduum at the Diocesan Mother Church

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Archdiocese of Birmingham @rcbirmingham.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Good Friday Solemn Liturgy at St Chad's Cathedral. 'It is finished'.