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Frank O'Sullivan scoops BBC SPOTY award

Frank O'Sullivan scoops BBC SPOTY award

Frank O'Sullivan

In St Agatha's Hall behind the church is the inspirational Birmingham City Boxing Club with chief coach Frank O'Sullivan. Frank is the Midlands winner of the BBC Sports Persoanlity of the Year  'Unsung Hero' award and nw goes into the national award shortlist. The winner is announced on BBC1 & Radio 5Live at 'SPOTY' on December 17th. Good luck , Frank, you deserve to win after 76000 of voluntary hours contributed towards the youth of Sparkbrook and surroundings.

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Ethopian Christians celebrate Easter

Ethopian Christians celebrate Easter

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church is holding its Holy Week and Easter services at St Agatha's this year. Reckoned by some to be the second oldest church in the world, they trace their foundation to the 4th century AD. The church was bursting at the seams for Palm Sunday.
The church full
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Hats off to Women

Hats off to Women

A vimper awaits the Bishop

'Hats off to Women' was the theme of the Bishop of Ebbsfleet's sermon at the 2017 Saint Agatha's Festival Day, as he described the courage and example of St Agatha and other virgin martyrs.

We were fortunate indeed to have as principal celebrant and preacher, Jonathan Goodall - Bishop of Ebbsleet. His inspiring sermon will soon be available online on this site. Over 130 people including 10 priests, from Birmingham and the Black Country, joined St Agatha's people in celebrating Saint Agatha.

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