Useful Links
There's a lot online, and not all of it is helpful. These are places we're happy to point people towards because they are reliable and properly Catholic.
Our Archdiocese
Birmingham Vocations
For anyone thinking about priesthood or the diaconate, or simply wanting to understand vocation better.
Prayer, Liturgy and Scripture
The Liturgy Office (England & Wales)
Good, official resources for the Church's liturgy and the seasons of the year.
Universalis (Mass Readings and Daily Prayer)
Daily Mass readings and the Church's daily prayer (Morning and Evening Prayer).
How to Pray the Rosary (Catholic Answers)
A clear, step-by-step guide, with the mysteries and the prayers.
Laudate
A catholic app, loaded with prayers, teaching and resources for free. Search your app store.
Catholic Study Bible App
A great Catholic Bible app. Search your app store.
Learning the Faith
Catechism of the Catholic Church (Vatican)
The official reference text for Catholic teaching.
Catholic Truth Society (CTS)
Solid Catholic books and booklets for prayer and faith formation.
Charity and Social Action
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)
Supporting persecuted and suffering Christians around the world.
Pro‑Life
Rachel's Vineyard
Catholic retreats offering spiritual healing after abortion, open to anyone affected.
March for Life UK
A joyful annual national pro-life rally witnessing to the dignity of every human life from conception to natural death.
Life Charity
A UK pro‑life charity supporting women in crisis pregnancy and offering practical help and counselling.
Right to Life UK
A pro‑life organisation working to defend the unborn through education, prayer and public advocacy.
Safeguarding and Support
Safe Spaces
Independent support for anyone who has been abused in a church context.
Archdiocese of Birmingham – Safeguarding
Diocesan safeguarding information and contacts.