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MIDLAND CATHOLIC HISTORY SOCIETY

"Those  who  have  gone  before  us  in  faith"

Incorporating
STAFFORDSHIRE CATHOLIC HISTORY SOCIETY
WORCESTERSHIRE CATHOLIC HISTORY SOCIETY
FEDERATED WESTERN MARCHES RECUSANT SOCIETY

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The MIDLAND CATHOLIC HISTORY SOCIETY was formed in 1996 by the merger of the Staffordshire Catholic History Society and the Worcestershire Catholic History Society. Staffordshire was founded in 1960 and Worcestershire in 1962 (amalgamated with the Federated Western Marches in 1981).

Both Staffordshire and Worcestershire were included in the Midland Vicariate Apostolic (1688-1840), and the Central Vicariate (1840-50) and the Diocese, later Archdiocese, of Birmingham (1850-), so there was a certain logic in combining the two journals as Midland Catholic History

The two journals were merged in 1991 and this allowed the regular appearance of a well produced publication drawing on material from all over the Midlands. The Worcestershire journal, Worcester Recusant, had long included material from Warwickshire, Herefordshire and Shropshire.

Midland Catholic History contains articles on post-Reformation Catholic History, of interest to the general reader as well as to historians and antiquarians, and an essential aid to the local Catholic historian.

Back issues of Midland Catholic History and its predecessors, Staffordshire Catholic History and Worcester Recusant are available from the Treasurer, Mr Vincent Burke; the charge is £5 but discounts are negotiable for purchasers of a number of issues. There is an Index of articles.

The object of issuing a Journal for the Society is not only to impart information but also to elicit such from its readers. We would therefore ask anyone who could correct or amplify articles not to be hesitant in sending in such information. Articles for publication may be sent to either Editor.

OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY   President: The Most Reverend Vincent Nichols, Archbishop of Birmingham Chairman: Fr Brian Doolan Secretary / Treasurer: Vincent Burke Editor,  Midland Catholic History: Michael Hodgetts Area Representatives: Oxfordshire: Fr Anthony de Vere Robert Hughes Staffordshire: Fr Petroc Howell Worcestershire: Fr Tom Rock Prof. Malcolm Wanklyn

MEMBERSHIP NEW MEMBERS WELCOME The annual subscription is £7, which includes entitlement to attend talks, visits to places of interest organised by the Society, and the annual Journal. Mr V.Burke 16 Brandhall Court Wolverhampton Road Oldbury West Midlands B68   8DE Cheques payable to Midland Catholic History Society

DIARY DATES   2008 Click here for Programme (PDF) Includes Stonor (11.45 for 12.00) THURSDAY 4 September 2008 12.00 Mass 12.45 Lunch 2.00 Tour of house & gardens 4.30 Departure £22: book before 21 August. Apply to V.Burke (as above) There will be a special coach from Birmingham from St Chad's - £16 - return arrival 6.30pm Details of Brailes visit (PDF) Further information available from the Secretary Vincent Burke 0121 422 1573 Updated 23 February 2008