The Parish of Mother of God and Guardian Angels, Castle Bromwich & Shard End, Birmingham
Kitsland Road, Shard End, Birmingham. B34 7NA
Fr Paul Smith –
Parish Priest
Guardian Angels House
Kitsland Road, Shard End
Birmingham B34 7NA
Tel (0121) 747 2873
Email: motherofgod.bham@rcaob.org.uk
Parish office hours:
Mondays and Fridays - 10am to 2.30pm
Birmingham Diocese
Latest News
http://www.birminghamdiocese.org.uk/
We are part of the
Archdiocese of Birmingham:
Registered Charity No. 234216
Mother of God church is now open for Sunday Masses
Our Sunday Masses are celebrated at 11am
Two local Saturday vigil Masses (for Sunday) are celebrated at:
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5pm at St Anthony's church, Oakthorpe Road, Kingshurst B37 6HY
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5.30pm at Sacred Heart and St Teresa's church, Coventry Road, Coleshill B46 3EA.
Week days Masses - for other Masses etc. in week; see weekly Newsletter (click button above right to go to page)
Confessions : please see Fr Paul for Confessions on request, if time allows.
Mother of God Church Roof Update – Fr Paul writes: “In summer 2023, a roofing company reported concerns about the wall around our tower. For some time we celebrated Sunday Masses in our school hall until a surveyors report has found that the tower is stable and safe to use so we are now using our church again for Sunday Masses and other services. I’ll be in touch about fund-raising that we need to do to pay for the work already done and for the work we need to do to our tower and sacristy roof. Thank you for your patience and please pray for the mission of our parish."
Pastoral Care of St John the Baptist church and school, Smith's Wood - As the new parish priest of St Anthony’s and St John’s parish, Fr Sean Gough took on pastoral responsibility for St John the Baptist church and school from 30th November 2025. Fr Sean now celebrates all Masses at St John’s church; including at the 9am Masses on Sunday mornings. Fr Paul writes: “It has been a privilege for the Parish of Mother of God and Guardian Angels to serve the community at St John’s for some years and we pray for future mission of our local parishes."
Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults
At all times, our parish follows the legal safeguarding guidance and the national and Archdiocese's policies & procedures. Mother of God Parish’s Safeguarding Representative is Julie Young who can be contacted by email at sg.motherofgod@rcaob.org.uk Alternatively, the Diocesan Safeguarding team can be contacted by telephone number on 0121 230 6240 or by email at safeguarding@rcaob.org.uk if you have any concerns. To read a statement from the Archdiocese about Safeguarding, please click here: SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Supporting Your Parish
During difficult financial times, parishes still need your support. There is no expectation to give where you are unable to do so. Click on the link below
You can donate via standing order or single donation
Baptisms and Weddings
To arrange a Baptism, please see Father Paul Smith after Mass.
Weddings are arranged by appointment with Fr Paul.
Prayers for the sick
Ministry of the Sick & Housebound
While the Parish tries to be vigilant, it is the sick or housebound person, or someone close, who should alert the Church and ask for care. The care comes in many ways. We pray for the sick and housebound every weekend. Parishioners will bring them Holy Communion and the Priest anoints them and brings them healing and absolution in the Sacrament of the Sick. However, to do this we must know that someone is sick or housebound.
If you have family, a friend or neighbour who requires this care then please, with their permission, complete the form on the attached leaflet and return to Father Paul Smith.
Link with Schools
Our church works closely with our parish school in preparing children for the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Guardian Angels primary school
Executive Head Teacher:
Mrs Helen Milligan 0121 747 2782
Sacramental Preparation for Catholic Children attending Non-Catholic Schools.
if you are a parent or carer of a Catholic child living in the parish who attends a non-Catholic school and would like to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation, please see Fr Paul after Mass about details.
New to the Parish
We welcome new Parishioners.
Please download, complete and return the New Parishioners Registration forms below.
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