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Tune into Radio Maria England every Monday between 4.00 and 5.00 pm during February and March 2023 when, beginning with Dr Catherine Knowles on 6 February, Maryvale academics will discuss a range of topics for the station's Credo series...
Posted: 2023-01-30 22:16:05
Join us on Wednesday 15th February for the St John Henry Newman Research Centre for Catholic Theology's Academic Forum, the latest in a series of occasional, public seminars by Maryvale academics. This time, Rev Dr Richard Ounsworth OP, will be exploringSt Paul, the New Perspective and Supersessionism....
Posted: 2023-01-05 22:03:07
With sadness, we share the news of the death of Mr Michael Hodgetts, KSG. Active in a number of distinguished roles across the Archdiocese of Birmingham, Michael was prominent at Maryvale as a leading academic, teaching History, Philosophy and Theology across several undergraduate programme, a member of the Higher Institute of Religious Sciences Council, as well as a Fellow of Maryvale in recognition of his longstanding contribution....
Posted: 2022-12-22 22:36:27
On Saturday 26th November, almost 300 Maryvale students from around the world were honoured for their accomplishments at the Institute’s 2022 Further and Higher Education Awards Ceremony, held at the iconic St Chad’s Cathedral. This was the first physical graduation to be held since November 2019, after which events such as took place online due to Covid-19 restrictions. ....
Posted: 2022-12-01 21:44:27
We are delighted to be returning to St Chad's Cathedral (Archdiocese of Birmingham) on Saturday 26th November to celebrate the achievements of our students over the last academic year. The Graduation Ceremony, which will begin at 12.00pm (midday), will be the first to be held in person since COVID-19 restrictions were imposed in 2020. ....
Posted: 2022-11-21 21:51:32
With sadness, we share the news of the death of Dr Lionel Gracey. Dr Gracey was a consultant surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital, University of London, from 1966 until his retirement in 1991. Following his retirement, he obtained a pontifical degree in theology from Maryvale Institute....
Posted: 2022-11-08 21:30:55
Warmest congratulations from all at Maryvale Institute to alumnus Dr David Hajduk, on the publication of his latest book, Healing the Culture and the Family According to John Paul II, published by Arouca Press (2022)...
Posted: 2022-09-09 22:34:40
Join us on Wednesday 19th October for the St John Henry Newman Research Centre for Catholic Theology's Academic Forum, the latest in a series of occasional, public seminars by Maryvale academics. This time, Dr Eddie Howells, will be asking What is Mystical Theology?....
Posted: 2022-07-27 10:06:25
To celebrate 25 years of their Missionary presence in the UK, the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ, are hosting a Mass at Sacred Heart (Hanley, Stoke on Trent, ST1 3DB) on Saturday 2nd July 2022 at 10.00 am. ...
Posted: 2022-06-27 09:32:00
Join us in person for our annual Novena to the Sacred Heart at the Shrine of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mass, Sermon and Novena each evening at 7.00 pm, Thursday 16th June to Thursday 23rd June 2020 and on Friday 24th June for Mass to celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart....
Posted: 2022-06-09 14:42:09
Statement from Sophia Pain, Chair of Maryvale Council (sub-committee of the Birmingham Archdiocesan Trustees responsible for Maryvale Institute) on the future of Higher Education at Maryvale Institute...
Posted: 2022-04-13 09:51:05
Warmest congratulations from all at the institute to Maryvale Academic, Rev Dr Martin Onuoha, on the publication of both of his new publications and the 20th anniversary of his ordination. Marking the 20th year of his becoming a priest, Fr Martin has written two remarkable studies on the Mariology of Joseph Ratzinger (Benendict XVI)...
Posted: 2022-02-15 11:53:14
Warmest prayers and congratulations from all at Maryvale to our former colleague, Sr Maureen Felicitas Obiorah IHM, on the Silver Jubilee of her Profession. Sr Felicitas, a member of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ, celebrates 25 years since she took her first Religious Vows. ...
Posted: 2021-11-17 10:14:16
Following on from the success of Maryvale Institute's online conference, 'Dynamic Continuity:' Exploring the New Directory for Catechesis, earlier in 2021, Institute Dean, Dr Birute Briliute, was deeply honoured to be invited to address a meeting between the Heads of the Episcopal Commissions for Catechesis of the Episcopal Conferences of Europe, convoked by The Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization. The assembly planned to discuss the theme Catechesis and Catechists for the New Evangelisation...
Posted: 2021-11-11 12:51:40
Maryvale Institute is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Catherine Knowles as the new Programme Director for the MA in Catholic Applied Theology programme (validated by The Open University), from 15th November 2021. Dr Knowles has worked across a range of Maryvale courses for many years, including as Lecturer, Research Supervisor and Dissertation Supervisor for the PhD, MA and B.Divinity programmes. Welcoming Dr Knowles, Institute Dean Dr Birute Briliute commended Dr Knowles as "a highly experienced and respected academic. Her appointment will enrich our Institute and continue to grow our provision."...
Posted: 2021-11-08 10:56:49
Join us on Wednesday 15th June for the St John Henry Newman Research Centre for Catholic Theology's Academic Forum, the latest in a series of occasional, public seminars by Maryvale academics. This time, Dr John Murray, will be discussing The Man With Two Consciences: A Modern Catholic Horror Story?....
Posted: 2021-10-27 09:44:34
The Archdiocese of Birmingham has announced it is considering options for the future of Maryvale House, a listed building which is in great need of renovation....
Posted: 2021-05-21 13:17:36
Just moments before the third session of the Exploring the New Directory for Catechesis Online Conference was due to begin, on Friday 14th May 2021, Maryvale Institute was thrilled to hear news that the event had received a blessing from Pope Francis bestowed on all participating....
Posted: 2021-05-18 14:20:05
We are delighted to share an article on Maryvale Institute, published in The Catholic World Report, by respected Catholic journalist and Dame of the Order of the Order of St Gregory, as well as Associate Lecturer on the Ecclesiastical Bachelor of Divinity programme, Mrs Joanna Bogle. ...
Posted: 2020-12-09 12:54:15
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