Welcome to our Website
I am delighted to welcome you to the website of the Parish of St Thomas & St Edmund of Canterbury or, as it is more affectionately known, The Abbey.
We are based in the bustling suberb of Erdington in the Northern part of the wonderful City of Birmingham.
It is thrilling to share our faith with the Erdington Abbey Parish Community.
Here, so many cultures and nationalities are represented, reflecting the coming together of God's people in His Kingdom. This has not only enriched this great parish but has brought joy and fun.
In addition to the army of men and women who undertake whatever is necessary for the good of the parish, the Abbey is a true Community of prayer and to this end you are welcome to join us at Mass, Holy Hour, Novena and Adoration.
I look forward to seeing you at The Erdington Abbey soon.
Yours in Christ,
Fr Kieran Brady C.Ss.R - Parish Priest
The Parish operates in accordance with Statutory Safeguarding Guidance and the National and Archdioceses policies & procedures at all times. Our Parish Safeguarding Representatives are Gracy Raj Email sg.stthomas-stedmund.bham@rcaob.org & Liz Shipman, Email sg.stpeter-stpaul.bham@rcaob.org.uk Diocesan Safeguarding team are on 0121 230 6240 safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concerns.
Our Lady's Novenas
Great to be part of Our Mother of Perpetual Help Novena in Limerick. A great blessing. I return now to our Novena in Erdington Abbey, Birmingham. Join us online at the Many Novenas in all Redemptorist Churches.
Pilgrimage to Fatima & The Vatican
Pilgrimage Walk For Hope
Some of our spirited parishioners took part in a Walk for Hope from St Peter & St Paul's to St Chad's on Saturday 28th June 2025 - enjoy our photos of the day!
Live Streaming of Mass at the Abbey & Garden Mass
NEWS
Click on any of the tiles below to access the latest news within our parish and further afield
Governor's Wanted
Support Our Diocese - become a Foundation Governor
YOUTH 2000 SUMMER FESTIVAL 2025 - Taking place at Ampleforth College from Friday 22nd - Monday 25th August, the Youth 2000 Summer Festival provides young adults (aged 16-35)
from across the UK the opportunity to come together and explore faith, build relationships and find hope. This four-day festival includes great speakers, social time, break-out sessions, Daily Mass, 24/7 Adoration and much more!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Saint Vincent De Paul Society (SVP) is looking for volunteers for a Stay and Play Group to bring families together through play and chat. It will run on Friday mornings in term time at Maryvale Community Centre. The maximum commitment would be alternate Fridays. You don't need to be an SVP member to volunteer, just enthusiastic!.The SVP will provide training. Please contact [SVP President and contact number] to find out a bit more
Need help to come to mass?
The SVP would like to help collect parishioners who are unable to get to Mass on their own on Sunday by arranging to pick them up
from their home using the facility of the minibus to bring them to the 10.30 Mass each Sunday. If you think you would benefit from this service please contact Ronnie Sweeney (SVP member) on 07958939449.