What’s happening at the Catholic Chaplaincy and the Holy Name this week

Road closures

Sunday 27 April

Next Sunday there will be Manchester marathon and some roads will be closed. Check which ones via this link to make sure you can get to

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Catholicism in focus - What does it mean to be Catholic?

6pm Tuesday 29 April

First talk after Easter break. If you are thinking of becoming Catholic then come to this open evening during which we’ll talk about RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), what it is and how it works? Also, you’ll be able to ask any questions.

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When science goes wrong - the cult of intelligence

6pm Tuesday 6 May in the church

We are delighted to announce that after the Easter break we’ll have a special guest to give us a talk. Br. Guy Consolmagno SJ, the director of the Vatican Observatory. He will talk about the cult of intelligence. “The desire to see yourself as smarter than average—and the fear of looking like you’re not —can be seen from schoolyard taunts to scientific or religious skepticism. Eugenics was one egregious example of how this tendency could lead to seriously wrong science; wrong both morally, and scientifically. What are the roots to this worship of “intelligence”, however it is measured, and what does it tell us about how we evaluate science, faith, and each other?” asks Guy Consolmagno. More about Br. Guy Consolmagno and the Vatican Observatory

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Holy Name Circle of Prayer

The Holy Name Circle of Prayer is a group of people who pray for anyone who needs help from God. You can ask their prayers for yourself or someone else by filling in the online form. If you want to be part of the prayer circle then you can join the WhatsApp group to receive weekly intentions.

Cranes for Peace

We are folding one thousand cranes for peace at Holy Name.
If you would like to help then please drop into the chaplaincy and fold a paper crane! The cranes will be displayed in the Church from Sunday 18th May as a symbol of our commitment to world peace. Watch this space for our special origami evening coming up during Lent...

From Our Diocese

Saturday 3rd May

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Walsingham

The National Shrine of Our Lady in Norfolk, with the option to extend your visit by staying overnight the night before. More info

Learn More about Jubilee year pilgrimages in our diocese

Pope’s prayer intention April 2025

For the use of the new technologies

Let us pray that the use of the new technologies will not replace human relationships, will respect the dignity of the person, and will help us face the crises of our times.

Infographic for Pope’s Intention

If you want to know more about any of these activities:

Email us at mucc@dioceseofsalford.org.uk

Or, come see us in person at the Chaplaincy Portakabin

335-337 Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PG
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