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

Safeguarding

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.

This weekend, Fr Kieran has spoken about Safeguarding. Anyone who volunteers within the church are asked to complete a basic details form and complete level 1 of the safeguarding training, which is essentially a leaflet.For the volunteers who can, please click the link below to register your details and download the leaflet. For those unable to do this online, there will be physical copies made available after all Masses this weekend. However, by doing it online, it allows a more accurate figure presented as to how many people have done the training. 

A quick message:

The Cameroonian community come next Sunday 14th December to celebrate the Mass of the Immaculate Conception at 1pm with traditional music and dress.
They then celebrate in the hall for the rest if the day as their chaplaincy is officially 10 years old. Archbishop Bernard has gifted them to Erdington Abbey and they are now our dear fellow travellers in faith. Pray for our Cameroonian Catholics and welcome them if you see them on Sunday. You are welcome to attend the 1pm mass. Be mindful and respectful in the car park from 12.30 till after the 6pm mass.
You may consider using highclaire that day or parking in the surrounding streets. We encourage the Cameroonian community to park in the school car park please. Fr Kieran PP & Fr Isaac Cameroonian Chaplain.

Live Streaming of Mass at the Abbey & Garden Mass

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