We have recently become a part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust.

We are a newly formed family of 64 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Birmingham, part of a wider community of MACs united in one mission:

Forming Christ-centred pilgrims of hope with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for justice.

Rooted in the witness of St Gabriel the Archangel, God’s messenger of Good News, we share his call to bring hope, courage and clarity to the children, families and communities entrusted to our care. His words – “Do not be afraid” – guide us as we look to the future with faith, boldness and high expectations.

This is a time of listening and co-creating – shaping our Trust together with those we serve, drawing on the strength of our size, the richness of our diversity and the gifts of every person.

We invite you to journey with us in faith, hope and love, as we build a flourishing Catholic family for today and tomorrow.

St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust

Who is St Gabriel the Archangel?

St. Gabriel is an angel who serves as a messenger for God to certain people. He is one of the three archangels. Gabriel is mentioned in both the Old and the New Testaments of the Bible.

First, in the Old Testament, Gabriel appears to the prophet Daniel to explain his visions. He speaks to Daniel while he is sleeping. After Gabriel's first visit, Daniel becomes tired and sick for days. Gabriel later visits Daniel again, providing him with more insight and understanding in an answered prayer.

 In the New Testament, Gabriel, described as "an angel of the Lord," first appears to Zacharias, the father of John the Baptist. He delivers the message that his wife, Elizabeth, will soon become pregnant. 

Gabriel also delivers a message to Mary. Gabriel told Mary she would conceive from The Holy Ghost and the baby would be the Son of God. 

Gabriel's attributes are the Archangel; he is clothed in blue or white; and is seen carrying a lily, a trumpet, a shining lantern, a branch from Paradise, a scroll or a sceptre. In art, Gabriel is most commonly represented in the scene of the Annunciation. In art, Gabriel is often represented in the scene of the Annunciation.

Gabriel is recognised as the patron saint of messengers, telecommunication workers, and postal workers. His feast day is celebrated on September 29, along with St. Michael and St. Raphael.