Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- New Meeting Street
Birmingham, B4 7UG
West Midlands - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1219721, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7594729, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting St Michael's
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Michael's
St Michael's is a Roman Catholic church on New Meeting Street in Birmingham, West Midlands. It remains a place of worship serving Catholic congregations, including Polish Masses. The church has been protected as a Grade II listed building since 25 April 1952.
The original building dated from 1726 and served English Dissenters as the New Meeting chapel. It was destroyed during the Priestley Riots of 1791, which targeted Joseph Priestley, its Unitarian minister from 1780. A replacement opened in 1803, and a blue plaque recalls Priestley’s connection. After the congregation moved towards a new building in Broad Street, the former chapel was bought, altered and consecrated for Roman Catholic worship in 1862. It initially served many Irish and Italian immigrants and became known locally as the Italian church. Polish former servicemen and their families adopted it after the Second World War, with the Polish congregation expanding considerably after 2004.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Michael's?⌄
St Michael's is at New Meeting Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7UG.
What denomination is St Michael's?⌄
St Michael's in Birmingham belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the St Michael's building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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