Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, Alabama, often referred to simply as Birmingham, is a city known for its rich history, cultural significance, and as a center of civil rights movement activities in the United States. Established in 1871, Birmingham was named after the industrial city in England. Its location, where the mineral-rich regions of Alabama met, led to rapid industrial growth, earning it the nickname "The Magic City" for its quick development.

It is part of the Diocese of Birmingham.

Catholic history

The Catholic presence in Alabama dates back to the 18th century with French and Spanish missionaries, but Birmingham's Catholic history really begins with the city's establishment in the late 19th century. The first Catholic church in Birmingham was St. Paul's, established in 1872. It served as a cornerstone for the Catholic community in the burgeoning city.

Parishes

Parishes

_pageName	City	MailingAddress
Blessed Sacrament (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	1460 Pearson Ave. SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
Blessed Sacrament (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	1460 Pearson Ave. SW, Birmingham, Alabama 35211
Cathedral of Saint Paul (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	2120 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Cathedral of St. Paul (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	2120 3rd Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
Holy Rosary (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	7414 Georgia Rd. S, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
Holy Rosary (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	7414 Georgia Rd. S, Birmingham, Alabama 35212
Our Lady of Fatima (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	708 1st St. S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Our Lady of Fatima (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	708 1st St. S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Our Lady of La Vang (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	5224 1st Ave., Birmingham, Alabama 35232
Our Lady of Lourdes (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	980 Huffman Rd., Birmingham, Alabama 35215
Our Lady of Lourdes (Diocese of Birmingham, Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	980 Huffman Rd., Birmingham, Alabama 35215
Our Lady of Lourdes (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	980 Huffman Rd, Birmingham, AL 35215
Our Lady of the Valley (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	5514 Double Oak Ln., Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Our Lady of the Valley (Diocese of Birmingham, Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	5514 Double Oak Ln., Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Our Lady Queen of the Universe (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	961 Center St N, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
Our Lady, Queen of the Universe (Diocese of Birmingham, Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	961 Center St. N, Birmingham, Alabama 35204
Parish of Our Lady of La Vang (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	5224 1st Ave., Birmingham, Alabama 35232
Prince of Peace (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	4600 Preserve Pkwy., Birmingham, Alabama 35226
Prince of Peace (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	4600 Preserve Pkwy., Birmingham, Alabama 35226
Sacred Heart of Jesus (Diocese of Birmingham, Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	3401 27th Court N, Birmingham, Alabama 35207
St. Barnabas (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	7921 1st Ave. N, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
St. Barnabas (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	7921 1st Ave. N, Birmingham, Alabama 35206
St. Francis Xavier (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	2 Xavier Circle, Birmingham, Alabama 35213
St. Francis Xavier (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	2 Xavier Circle, Birmingham, Alabama 35213
St. Joseph (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama, Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	3020 Ave. K, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
St. Joseph (Diocese of Birmingham, Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	3020 Ave. K, Birmingham, Alabama 35218
St. Jude Catholic Church (Archdiocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, ENG	St. Jude's Close, Maypole, Birmingham, B14 5PD, United Kingdom
St. Luke Hwang (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	759 Valley St., Birmingham, Alabama 35226
St. Luke Hwang (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	759 Valley St., Birmingham, Alabama 35226
St. Mark the Evangelist (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	7340 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham, Alabama 35242
St. Mark the Evangelist (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	7340 Cahaba Valley Rd., Birmingham, Alabama 35242
St. Peter the Apostle (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	2061 Patton Chapel Rd., Birmingham, Alabama 35216
St. Peter the Apostle (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	2061 Patton Chapel Rd., Birmingham, Alabama 35216
St. Stephen (Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama)	Birmingham, AL	1515 12th Ave. S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic University Chapel (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	1515 12th Ave S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
St. Stephen University Chapel (Diocese of Birmingham)	Birmingham, AL	1515 12th Ave. S, Birmingham, Alabama 35205