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Parish priest

Michael White Parish priest

I worked in Kingstanding before coming to Tamworth in 2011. Prior to that I worked in youth ministry for 14 years. It’s great to be part of a team sharing the responsibility of doing God’s work. As disciples we need to live out the Gospel together in a radical and joyful way. When not doing that, I enjoy nothing more than riding my bike with friends.
Parish priest

Fr Venkat Parish priest

I belongs to the Congregation of Missionaries of Faith. I am ordained as a priest on 20 April 2010. I have one sister and one brother. My hobbies include reading books and visiting new places and Churches, reflecting love for knowledge and exploration.
Deacon

Bob Charles Deacon

I have been a parishioner for many years with Julie my wife. We have 3 children and 3 grandchildren, all of whom we adore. I am a Deacon in the parish and was ordained in 2018. As well as my ministry in the parish I'm also the prison chaplain at a local prison. When not working I like travelling, watching sport and drinking beer. 

Wendy Quinn

I have worked in the parish office for over 25 years and witnessed many changes. Prior to that, I was a Welfare assistant at St Elizabeth’s School, which my 3 children attended. Twelve years ago, I did a degree course in Psychotherapy. So, I now have a private counselling and psychotherapy practice. Outside of that, I love spending time with family and friends, being outside in nature and travelling.

Alex Parker

I moved into the parish in 1976 and have been playing the piano /organ for Masses since 1979. I used to teach in Birmingham but now work as a part-time Evangelisation Fieldworker for the parish since September 2018. This work involves liturgy, catechesis and Evangelisation. I enjoy walking and sharing a meal with family and friends.

Rebecca Downes

I have been a member of the Parish since childhood and I have 3 children, who have all attended St. Gabriel’s and St. Francis of Assisi schools. I work part-time as the Children and Family Worker in the Parish Office and I am passionate about building relationships between the parents, schools, children and Churches in our Parish. I also volunteer with Alpha and the Parish youth group in my spare time! I love spending time with my family, walking my dogs and I enjoy a nice Gin and Tonic at the weekends.

Pat Standen

I have been a parishioner in Tamworth since I was 13. I am married to Margaret and we have 5 children. I have been an altar server since 1979, and have been the M.C. (lead altar server) at the Sacred Heart from the age of 17. In 2021 I felt called in investigate becoming a deacon, I have now almost completed 5 years of training and hope to be ordained as a deacon in July 2026.

Nora Cox

I was born in Ireland and met Brian in Birmingham. I am a mother and grandmother but have also done care work. Since we moved into Sacred Heart presbytery in the 1990’s, I have developed a role as a full time warden to the Church and community centre, living on site. I enjoy meals with friends and visiting family in Ireland.