


St Anthony, St Anne, St John the Baptist
Transforming lives in Chelmsley Wood in the merciful love of Jesus
New Here?
Welcome! If you are new to the area, thinking about coming to church for the first time, or perhaps just beginning to explore the Catholic faith, you are very welcome! We know that visiting a new church can feel like a big step, especially if you are not sure what to expect, but please be assured that you will find a friendly welcome in all of our churches.
We are a living Catholic Christian community made up of people of all ages and backgrounds who want to follow Jesus Christ more closely together. Whether you have been away from the Church for years, have never been before, or are simply looking for somewhere to pray, you are invited to come just as you are.
We would love to meet you, get to know you, and help you find your place in the life of the Church. If you would like to ask a question, speak to a priest, or talk to someone before coming, please do get in touch. Either contact us, or simply come along to one of our Masses.
Whether you are just curious, looking for Mass times, thinking about baptism for a child, or want to learn more about the catholic faith, this website is here to help you find your way. You will find information about our churches, Mass and Confession times, the sacraments, how to become Catholic, ways to get involved, and the different groups and activities in the parish. I look forward to seeing you soon.
Fr Sean Gough
Parish Priest
Parish WhatsApp
The easiest and most reliable way to stay connected with everything happening across the Divine Mercy Partnership is to join our Parish WhatsApp Community. This is not a chat group, so you will not receive lots of unwanted messages. Only the administrator can post, which means you simply receive clear, important updates about parish life when they matter. The weekly bulletin will be sent straight to your phone, along with any important announcements. The Community also serves as the home for all of our parish WhatsApp groups, so you can easily join the ones that are relevant to you and stay involved in the life of the parish.
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Mass & Confession Times
Sunday Mass Times
- Saturday 5:00pmSt Anthony's, Kingshurst
- Sunday 9:00amSt John the Baptist, Smith's Wood
- Sunday 11:00amSt Anne's, Chelmsley Wood
Confession Times
- St Anthony'sSaturdays 4:30pm
- St Anne'sFridays 7:30pm
- St John the BaptistBy request
Weekday Mass times can vary, so please check the parish bulletin (see below) for the latest schedule.
Newsletter
For the latest news, Mass times, Confession times and weekly updates, please see our parish bulletin. This is the best place to find the most up‑to‑date information about what is happening across the Divine Mercy Partnership.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
We desire to see Chelmsley Wood transformed by the Divine Mercy of Jesus, by building a strong, faithful and missionary Catholic community centred on Jesus, present in his Church through the Mass, the sacraments and the Gospel. We believe that when people truly encounter Jesus in his Church, lives change, families grow stronger, and our whole community can be renewed by his love and mercy.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build welcoming, prayerful and growing communities where people can encounter the love of God, grow in faith, and find friendship and support. Through the Mass, the sacraments, the Scriptures, prayer, faith formation and outreach, we seek to help people come closer to Christ and to one another.
Contact Us
Parish Office
(All correspondence)
Our Churches
St Anne's Church
281 Bosworth Drive
Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham
B37 5DP
St Anthony of Padua
Oakthorpe Drive
Kingshurst, Birmingham
B37 6HY
St John the Baptist
Arran Way
Smith's Wood, Birmingham
B36 0QE
Safeguarding
Grace Jackson – Parish Safeguarding Representative
Safeguarding Statement
The Divine Mercy Partnership operates in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdioceses policies & procedures at all times.
Our Parish Safeguarding Representative is Grace Jackson – Grace can be contacted by emailing sg.DivineMercyPartnership@rcaob.org.uk.
The Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted on 0121 230 6240 or by emailing safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concern.
