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

Sign language for Mass

4.30pm-4.55pm every Tuesday (in the chaplaincy)

Sign language gives you the tools to start breaking down communication barriers. You can build relationships with others that you previously may not have met. Come and learn a few signs for Mass from Fr. Paul.

Tuesday talk. The Pilgrim Cross - A Crash course in Christian community

by Mike Williams

6pm Tuesday 3rd February, in the chaplaincy

Upcoming talks
10 Feb
- Is charity optional? CAFOD/ Caritas International by Simon Holleron

17 Feb - “How we can keep our hope alive today” by Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe OP

Rosary

6pm Wednesdays, inside the church

Sr. Alicia is inviting everyone to pray rosary in the church. If you've never prayed the rosary sister will guide you through it. You don't even have to bring a rosary as there's always plenty to be shared. “The Rosary is Spiritual Medicine” - Pope Francis

Rosary is followed by a casual social gathering organised by CathSoc.

CathoSoc social

6pm Thursdays, in the chaplaincy

Online Bible Study

1.10pm - 2pm Fridays

On the readings for the coming Sunday. Ask Sr Alicia aperez@jesuit.org.uk for the zoom link and the handout with the readings and commentary.

NightFever

7.30pm Friday 6th February, in the church

Student Social

8pm Sundays, in the chaplaincy

MMU and UoM CathSoc is organising a social after 7pm Mass. Everyone is welcome!
If you want to join one of these student societies go to -

For MMU students union

https://www.theunionmmu.org/groups/catholic-society-43c4

and for UoM students union - https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/activities/view/cathsoc

By joining one of these societies you are not only strengthening the presence of Catholics at universities but also allow the societies to receive appropriate financial support from the Union that helps fund various events and activities.

From our diocese

Mass for Engaged and Newly-married couples

1.30pm Saturday, 14th February St Patrick’s Church Collyhurst, M4 5HF

Deanery Lenten Masses 2026

Monthly Rosary group for young people (18-35)

Contact the group directly via email or Instagram for more details.

Pope’s prayer intention
February 2026

For prayer with the Word of God

Let us pray that children suffering from incurable diseases and their families receive the necessary medical care and support, never losing strength and hope.

Pray with Pope Leo XIV

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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