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 - an important message

The Catholic Safeguarding Standards Agency (CSSA) are undertaking a thematic inspection of survivor engagement and support, and the Archdiocese of Birmingham has been chosen as one of the Dioceses to be involved in this project.
As such, all Dioceses and Religious Life Groups (RLGs) have been asked by the CSSA to share a public survey inviting survivors to contribute their experiences. The purpose of this public call is to gather information from anyone who has had recent contact with the Archdiocese of Birmingham, or any other Diocese or RLG. This includes experiences that are new or ongoing, as well as those connected to non-recent abuse, both in a faith context and outside of faith. While the primary focus is the period from July 2024 onwards, the CSSA do not wish to limit what survivors choose to share.
Please click on the button below to complete the survey:
Survivor Engagaement Survey

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.

Live Streaming of Mass at the Abbey & Garden Mass

Young people seek the Church for answers, says Bishop ahead of Evangelii Gaudium Sunday

NEWS

Click on any of the tiles below to access the latest news within our parish, and further afield.

This Weeks Bulletin

Click the image below to visit our brand new monthly blog 'A Glimpse Through Time: The Abbey's Monthly Story'.

Abbey Voices

Join the Abbey Choir

Care of Creation

Responding to the Call of Creation - Sept 2025

September 2025 Newsletter

Pilgrims of Hope

Jubilee 2025

Sunday 21st Sept, 2pm: Birmingham Oratory, Upper Hall, 141 Hagley Rd, B16 8UE. 

This autumn's 40 Days for Life pro-life campaign will be starting soon and the kick-off event is on Sunday 21st Sept at 2pm in the Upper Hall of the Oratory. We would love you to be there with us. If you have a parish please could you share the poster in your church this weekend and put this notice in your bulletin if at all possible. Poster attached. Sorry for the short notice but the annual March for Life has been the priority until now

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. 

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