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Birmingham Oratory, Birmingham

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The Birmingham Oratory is an English Catholic religious community of the Congregation of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri, located in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham. The community was founded in 1849 by St. John Henry Newman, Cong.Orat., the first house of that congregation in England.

Part of the complex of the Oratory is the Parish Church of the Immaculate Conception, commonly referred to as the Oratory Church. It now also serves as the national shrine to Newman.

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By SolihullRichard

Took a conducted tour during the annual Heritage Open Days, which was very informative and took in the many facets of the Oratory. Large impressive building with an adjoining museum. There is a car...

Took a conducted tour during the annual Heritage Open Days, which was very informative and took in the many facets of the Oratory. Large impressive building with an adjoining museum. There is a car... more »
By christy3809

Attended a service here last week. Plenty of parking. Beautiful brick building. Large space, very high ceilings. A peaceful aura as you walk in. No outside noise heard. Wish I’d had more time to...

Attended a service here last week. Plenty of parking. Beautiful brick building. Large space, very high ceilings. A peaceful aura as you walk in. No outside noise heard. Wish I’d had more time to... more »

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