Inauguration ceremony to mark 150th anniversary of the death of our founder St. Michael Garicoits at Olton Friary

In English Vicariate, Inauguration ceremony to mark 150th anniversary of the death of our founder St. Michael Garicoits’ held on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 7th of June 2013, at Olton Friary.
Archbishop Bernard Longley presided over the Holy Eucharist and Fr. Austin Hughes, Regional Superior of Blessed Miriam Region preached the homily by reflecting on St. Michael’s devotion to the Sacred Heart. The Mayor and Mayoress of Solihull Jo Tildesely and Joan Tildesely took part in our celebration. Parishioners and companions of Betharram from different parishes we serve in the Archdiocese of Birmingham were also present on this Jubilee celebration. It was a wonderful event where our Betharramite family with local clergy, friend priests and relatives of our family joined together to mark the beginning of this festive year. May St. Michael continue to bless, intercede and inspire each one of us especially during this Jubilee year.