Archbishop Bernard Longley is a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church in England. Born on July 24, 1958, in Manchester, he was ordained as a priest in 1983. He served in various roles within the church, including as the Bishop of St. Albans from 2008 until his appointment as the Archbishop of Birmingham in 2011. As Archbishop, Longley is responsible for overseeing the spiritual and administrative needs of the Archdiocese of Birmingham, which is one of the largest dioceses in England. He is known for his commitment to interfaith dialogue and social justice, actively engaging with various communities to promote understanding and cooperation.