St. Mary's Convent Handsworth

Virtual Heritage Tour 2020

10/9/2020

Wherever you are in the world, take a tour of St Mary's Convent.

Our virtual tour, narrated by Sisters and the Archivist, allows you to see some of the convent exterior and interior. Be guided around some of the cloisters as well as the chapel, gardens and the bedroom of the Sisters of Mercy Foundress, Venerable Catherine McAuley. Come and explore this Pugin-built gothic-revival convent and hear the story of the Sisters of Mercy in Birmingham.

Updated Programme

20/3/2020

Due to the current situation with the Covid -19 we have adjusted the Events Programme. Copy available for download in our Events section.

Carols by candlelight, 18th December 2019

4/1/2020

The weeks leading up to Christmas are always a time of anticipation, excitement and reflection. They are also a time for some traditions that for many people are a particularly meaningful part of Christmastime. On the evening of Wednesday 18th December 2019 the community at St Mary’s Convent welcomed around 60 local (and some not so local) people to a very successful carols by candlelight service.

The Christmas Story was told through readings and hymns – all of which were sung with much enthusiasm, either by soloists or the congregation. As far as we know, this is the first such service that has taken place at St Mary’s so was a special and significant event.

Special thanks to the Holy Spirit Sisters and the Jesuit Community in Birmingham for their involvement.

Jenny Smith
Archivist, Union of the Sisters of Mercy GB

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Virtual Heritage Tour 2020

Updated Programme

Carols by candlelight, 18th December 2019

​Special thanks to the Holy Spirit Sisters and the Jesuit Community in Birmingham for their involvement.

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Special thanks to the Holy Spirit Sisters and the Jesuit Community in Birmingham for their involvement.