Manchester Universities Catholic Chaplaincy
The Catholic Chaplaincy is an oasis on the pilgrimage of life where we make friends, build community, volunteer to serve others, and find accompaniment & guidance in exploring and deepening our faith, especially through prayer, liturgy and the sacraments.
We are a thriving community from all over the world.
With study space, free food, & free Wi-Fi, consider us to be your family - your home from home while you study.
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The Catholic Chaplaincy is an oasis on the pilgrimage of life where we make friends, build community, volunteer to serve others, and find accompaniment & guidance in exploring and deepening our faith, especially through prayer, liturgy and the sacraments.
We are a thriving community from all over the world.
With study space, free food, & free Wi-Fi, consider us to be your family - your home from home while you study.
Register with us online for regular news and updates on the things you are interested in!
We are delighted to announce that,
following a visit and a risk assessment from the Diocese of Salford,
we have permission to re-open the Holy Name Church for public worship.
The timetable for the Church is as follows:
Mondays to Fridays : Open 11am; Mass 12.30pm; Close at 1pm
Saturdays: Closed
Sundays: Open 10am; Mass at 11am; Close at 12 noon
Please bear in mind the following considerations:
(i) The Sunday obligation has not yet been reinstated - so nobody is obliged to come to Mass;
(ii) If you are in a vulnerable category, e.g. elderly or with a medical condition,
it may be wiser not to come to Mass yet;
(iii) If you have any symptoms of Covid-19, such as a high temperature or cough,
please do not come to Mass.
And if you do come to Mass, please note:
(a) Our seating capacity will be reduced because of social distancing
- if the church is full we may have to turn people away;
(b) If you come to Mass, please come early as it may take time to get everyone seated;
(c) As you enter the church, please sanitise your hands,
and follow the instructions of the stewards who will greet you;
(d) Unfortunately we are not allowed to open the toilet,
so please go before you come to Church!
(e) We have to leave all the doors open, so bring a coat!
(f) From Sunday 9th August onwards face-masks are required in the Church
by Government Regulation
following a visit and a risk assessment from the Diocese of Salford,
we have permission to re-open the Holy Name Church for public worship.
The timetable for the Church is as follows:
Mondays to Fridays : Open 11am; Mass 12.30pm; Close at 1pm
Saturdays: Closed
Sundays: Open 10am; Mass at 11am; Close at 12 noon
Please bear in mind the following considerations:
(i) The Sunday obligation has not yet been reinstated - so nobody is obliged to come to Mass;
(ii) If you are in a vulnerable category, e.g. elderly or with a medical condition,
it may be wiser not to come to Mass yet;
(iii) If you have any symptoms of Covid-19, such as a high temperature or cough,
please do not come to Mass.
And if you do come to Mass, please note:
(a) Our seating capacity will be reduced because of social distancing
- if the church is full we may have to turn people away;
(b) If you come to Mass, please come early as it may take time to get everyone seated;
(c) As you enter the church, please sanitise your hands,
and follow the instructions of the stewards who will greet you;
(d) Unfortunately we are not allowed to open the toilet,
so please go before you come to Church!
(e) We have to leave all the doors open, so bring a coat!
(f) From Sunday 9th August onwards face-masks are required in the Church
by Government Regulation
Read the Pastoral Letter from our Bishop, John, for June 2020:
Follow Mass live from our Cathedral every day
Salford Cathedral has a live stream at: https://www.churchservices.tv/salfordcathedral#
Salford Cathedral has a live stream at: https://www.churchservices.tv/salfordcathedral#
The Lord's Day at Home
If you are housebound or self-isolating at this time, please use these prayers to unite yourself with the worship of the Universal Church, and your own Parish, this Sunday.
If you are housebound or self-isolating at this time, please use these prayers to unite yourself with the worship of the Universal Church, and your own Parish, this Sunday.
Updated 24th March 2020
Coronavirus update
Following the government's announcement on Monday 23rd March of stringent measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, we regret to announce that the chaplaincy and church will close until further notice.
We have been also been instructed not to offer confessions.
If you need to talk to one of the chaplains at this time,
please phone 07718 287464.
Following the government's announcement on Monday 23rd March of stringent measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, we regret to announce that the chaplaincy and church will close until further notice.
We have been also been instructed not to offer confessions.
If you need to talk to one of the chaplains at this time,
please phone 07718 287464.
The Archbishops' letter to us all:
Letter on public acts of worship in Catholic Churches in England and Wales in light of COVID19
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, so many aspects of our lives must change. This includes the ways in which we publicly express our faith. It is very clear that, following official advice and in order to keep each other safe, save lives and support the NHS, at this time we must not gather for public acts of worship in our churches. This will begin from Friday evening, 20th March 2020, until further notice.Our churches will remain open. They are not closing. They will be a focal point of prayer, where you will find solace and strength. In visiting our churches at this time, we will observe with great care the practices of hygiene and the guidance on social distancing.
However, the celebration of Mass, Sunday by Sunday and day by day, will take place without a public congregation.
Knowing that the Mass is being celebrated; joining in spiritually in that celebration; watching the live-streaming of the Mass; following its prayers at home; making an act of spiritual communion: this is how we share in the Sacrifice of Christ in these days. These are the ways in which we will sanctify Sunday, and indeed every day.We want everyone to understand that in these emergency circumstances, and for as long as they last, the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is removed. This is, without doubt, the teaching of the Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2181). This pandemic is the 'serious reason' why this obligation does not apply at this time.You will find more details about the pathway of prayer and sacramental life we are now to take in the accompanying document and on the Bishops’ Conference website (www.cbcew.org.uk). Your own bishop and parish priest will provide further support, encouragement and information about our way of prayer together in the coming weeks.The second vital aspect of these challenging times is our care for each other. There are so many ways in which we are to do this: being attentive to the needs of our neighbour, especially the elderly and vulnerable; contributing to our local food banks; volunteering for charitable initiatives and organisations; simply keeping in touch by all the means open to us.
During these disturbing and threatening times, the rhythm of the prayer of the Church will continue. Please play your part in it. The effort of daily kindness and mutual support for all will continue and increase. Please play your part in this too. For your commitment to this, we thank you.
"The Lord is my shepherd,
There is nothing I shall want."
May God bless us all.
Vincent Cardinal Nichols
President, Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP
Vice-President
Letter on public acts of worship in Catholic Churches in England and Wales in light of COVID19
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, so many aspects of our lives must change. This includes the ways in which we publicly express our faith. It is very clear that, following official advice and in order to keep each other safe, save lives and support the NHS, at this time we must not gather for public acts of worship in our churches. This will begin from Friday evening, 20th March 2020, until further notice.Our churches will remain open. They are not closing. They will be a focal point of prayer, where you will find solace and strength. In visiting our churches at this time, we will observe with great care the practices of hygiene and the guidance on social distancing.
However, the celebration of Mass, Sunday by Sunday and day by day, will take place without a public congregation.
Knowing that the Mass is being celebrated; joining in spiritually in that celebration; watching the live-streaming of the Mass; following its prayers at home; making an act of spiritual communion: this is how we share in the Sacrifice of Christ in these days. These are the ways in which we will sanctify Sunday, and indeed every day.We want everyone to understand that in these emergency circumstances, and for as long as they last, the obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days is removed. This is, without doubt, the teaching of the Church (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2181). This pandemic is the 'serious reason' why this obligation does not apply at this time.You will find more details about the pathway of prayer and sacramental life we are now to take in the accompanying document and on the Bishops’ Conference website (www.cbcew.org.uk). Your own bishop and parish priest will provide further support, encouragement and information about our way of prayer together in the coming weeks.The second vital aspect of these challenging times is our care for each other. There are so many ways in which we are to do this: being attentive to the needs of our neighbour, especially the elderly and vulnerable; contributing to our local food banks; volunteering for charitable initiatives and organisations; simply keeping in touch by all the means open to us.
During these disturbing and threatening times, the rhythm of the prayer of the Church will continue. Please play your part in it. The effort of daily kindness and mutual support for all will continue and increase. Please play your part in this too. For your commitment to this, we thank you.
"The Lord is my shepherd,
There is nothing I shall want."
May God bless us all.
Vincent Cardinal Nichols
President, Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales
Archbishop Malcolm McMahon OP
Vice-President
Updated 23rd March 2020
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