Birmingham Oratory

The Birmingham Oratory is a Roman Catholic religious community founded by Saint John Henry Newman in 1849, located in Birmingham, England. It functions as both a monastery for priests and a church open to the public for worship and community activities. The Oratory focuses on prayer, education, and serving the local community, with a rich history of intellectual and spiritual contributions. Its architecture features traditional elements, and it remains an important site for religious life and pilgrimage within the Catholic tradition.