Bishop Esther Installed as Bishop of Aston
9th May 2025We officially welcome The Rt Revd Esther Prior as she is installed as the 11th Bishop of Aston at Birmingham Cathedral.
News & Stories
A Easter Message from the Bishop of Birmingham, Dr. Michael Volland
22nd April 2025A filmed Easter message exploring the Hope of Easter, for everyone.
House of Bishops issue a statement about the attack on Al Ahli Hospital, Gaza
14th April 2025Church of England's House of Bishops have issued a statement speaking of sharing "grief, sorrow and outrage" with Palestinian brothers and sisters over Palm Sunday attack on Anglican-run hospital.
CofEB pioneers environmental stewardship, as A Rocha’s first Silver-Diocese
28th March 2025The CofE Birmingham has made history by becoming the first Church of England Diocese to be awarded the prestigious A Rocha, Eco Diocese Silver Award.
Revd Canon Esther Prior Consecrated as 11th Bishop of Aston
28th February 2025Celebration as Revd Canon Esther Prior is ordained and consecrated as the 11th Bishop of Aston
Stabbing incident involving local school pupil
22nd January 2025A statement and a sermon to be given by the Rt Rev Dr Michael Volland, Bishop of Birmingham on Sunday 26 January 2025
Welcoming Our New Bishop of Aston: Revd Canon Esther Prior
12th December 2024We at the Church of England Birmingham are delighted to welcome Revd Canon Esther Prior as our next Bishop of Aston.
Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani Visits CofE Birmingham to Address Housing Crisis
26th November 2024Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani, the Bishop of Chelmsford, visited the Birmingham diocese to meet with local councillors and members of the newly established Church Development Agency (CDA).
Resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury
13th November 2024I encourage us to hold victims and survivors of abuse in prayer, now and always, and to honour and learn from their examples of courage and bravery.
A Joyous Farewell: Thanksgiving Service for Bishop Anne Hollinghurst's Ministry
16th September 2024Thanksgiving Service for the Ministry of Bishop Anne Hollinghurst, Bishop of Aston
