What’s happening at the Catholic Chaplaincy and the Holy Name this week
The Way of the Heart
5pm Mondays, in the chaplaincy
A formation program for students and young people based on the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Every Monday at 5pm in the Chaplaincy. Join us this week for the introductory session or email Fr Phil for more information pharrisonsj@jesuit.org.uk.
MMU Catholics
12pm - 2pm Tuesdays, st. Augustine’s church & Multi-faith centre Cavendish building
12pm Mass at St Augustine's church - Followed by lunch and meet up at 12.30pm at the MMU Multifaith Chaplaincy - Cavendish building. Feel free to come along anytime. Bring your own lunch. Coffee and tea provided. What 3 words geolocation,
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MMU Multifaith Chaplaincy - https://w3w.co/noting.merit.eagle
Instagram - MMU CathSoc @manccathchaplaincy
You can join MMU catholic society via MMU Union link -
Writing Christmas cards for people in immigration detention
5.30pm-6pm Tue 2 Dec, in the chaplaincy
In the UK, immigration detention involves being locked up in prison-like conditions without time limit. The decision to detain is made by a civil servant and doesn’t go before a judge. Anyone subject to immigration control can be detained, and many people in detention came here to seek safety. Show your solidarity and support with people seeking sanctuary.
"AI, Faith and Ethics at a Crossroads"
by Sr Alicia Perez
6pm Tuesday 2nd December
Upcoming Talks:
9 Dec - Devotions in the church
16 Dec - "AI, Faith and Ethics at a Crossroads" (part II) by Sr Alicia Perez
Rosary
6pm Wednesdays, in 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.
CathSoc Christmas Party
6pm Thursday 4th December, in the chaplaincy
Follow CathSoc on Instagram for more events and info. If you wish to join UoM Catholic society go to https://manchesterstudentsunion.com/activities/view/cathsoc
Online Book Club
7pm - 8pm Thursdays
This time the book club will be reading first apostolic exhortation by Pope Leo XIV “Dilexi te” on love for the poor. Ask Sr Alicia aperez@jesuit.org.uk for the zoom link.
The text can be found here. All students and universities’ staff welcome.
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.
CathSocs Bake Sale fundraiser for Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)
12-2pm Saturday 29th Nov, at the Students Union
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.
Advent 2025
As we are approaching advent, check our website for the upcoming advent events and retreats.
From Our Diocese
Diocese seeks volunteers for survivor-led safeguarding panel
Our diocesan Department for Safeguarding has announced a new initiative that seeks to work with survivors of Church-based abuse to help shape its safeguarding policies and practices.
The Survivors Reference Panel is being created to put the real-life experiences and testimonies of survivors at the heart of their work to protect against all forms of abuse.
If you would like to find out more about becoming a panel member, please contact the Department for Safeguarding directly by emailing safeguarding@dioceseofsalford.org.uk or calling 0161 817 2206 to discuss the next steps.
For any further information or to speak with their team on any safeguarding matter, please get in touch via the details above.
Mass for LGBT+ Catholics
3pm Saturday 29th November
St Augustine's, Grosvenor Square, M15 6BW
The next Mass for LGBT+ Catholics, their friends and families will take place at 3pm on Saturday 29th November at St Augustine’s Church, in Manchester. As usual, there will be refreshments after Mass. We look forward to seeing you there!
Mass in preparation for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception
3pm Sunday, 7th December
St Patrick's Church, Livesey Street, M4 5HF
A special Mass will take place on 7th December at St Patrick’s Church in preparation for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John Arnold at 3pm, and all are warmly invited to join by the Salford Lourdes Pilgrimage group.
Following Mass, information will be shared on plans for the 2026 pilgrimage to Lourdes.
Monthly Rosary group for young people (18-35)
Contact the group directly via email or Instagram for more details.
Pope’s prayer intention
November 2025
For the prevention of suicide
Let us pray that those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts might find the support, care and love they need in their community, and be open to the beauty of life.
If you need to talk to someone the universities’ supportive teams are there to help you. Here are links for student support websites.
UoM MMU RNCM
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
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