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.
Live Streaming of Mass at the Abbey
Fr Dickinson's memorial mass at the Abbey on Sunday 23rd March 2025 at 12noon
NEWS
We Pray For...
Dee Dunston, Easton Hurd, Theresa Floyd, Kath Buckley, Maxine Desmond, Ethine O'Hara, Claire McGrath,
Ann Farrell, Lawrence Shiel (Aged 15 yrs), Nuala Cryer & Patsy O'Neill who are sick and please pray for Gerard Kane, Michael Wilson, Sean Holland & Sophie Ruane who died recently.
What's On...
Take a look at the incredible events we have going on in our parish and beyond!
24 Hours for the Lord in our Cluster Churches
An opportunity to gather as God's people for a time of Prayer and Reflection before the Blessed Sacrament, during this exposition we are asked to pray for peace and reconciliation in our world, and between ourselves.
There will also be an extended opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please make use of this opportunity in the Cluster to get ready to celebrate the Easter Mystery. Here is our Timetable in the Cluster, feel free to go to any of our churches at these times.
Friday 28th March
ABBEY
Exposition from 9.00am – 9.50am (Confessions after our Mass)
10.00am Holy Mass followed by Stations of the Cross
Confessions & Exposition immediately after Mass till 12 Noon
ST MARY & ST JOHN
7.00pm Stations of the Cross
7.30 Holy Mass
Confessions immediately after Mass till 8.30pm
Saturday 29th March
ABBEY
9.30am Novena Mass
Confessions & Exposition immediately after Mass 10.00am till 12 Noon
4.30pm Confessions & Exposition till 6.00pm
6.00pm Holy Mass
Sunday 30th March
ST GERARD'S
9.00am – 10.00am Confession & Exposition
10.00am Mass
11.00 – 12 Noon Confessions & Exposition
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Care for Creation
Pilgrimage - Walking in the Footsteps of St Alphonsus Liguori & St Gerard Majella.
A wonderful pilgrimage to the South of Italy, travel
ling around our founding spots on the Amalfi Coast! Get to know St Alphonsus Liguori, A Doctor of the Church and St Gerard Majella the Patron Saint of Expectant Mothers and Babies. The scenery too is something else!
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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.