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

Week of Guided Prayer workshops

6.30pm - 8pm Mon/ Tue/ Wed, in the chaplaincy

This week we are going to have a series of workshops for the Week of Guided Prayer. You are welcome to attend any of the workshops on the topic of interest.

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.

Evening prayer (Vespers)

5.15pm every Tue in Lent starting 24th February, in the church

Tuesday talk. Week of Guided Prayer workshop - Discernment

by Steve Hoyland, Jesuit Institute

6pm Tuesday 24th February, in the chaplaincy

Upcoming talks

3 March - Ecology by Cecilia Skordilis

10 March - Reconciliation talk and service

17 March - A talk by Fr Gabriel OSB and Fr Oswald OSB from Ampleforth

Spanish conversation group

5pm - 5.45pm Wednesdays, in the chaplaincy

Do you want to practice your Spanish? Join us in the Chaplaincy for an informal Spanish conversation group. Nos vemos alli!

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 Book Club

7pm Thursdays, starting 12th February

All university students and staff are welcome to join!
Send Sr Alicia a message if you are interested to get a Zoom link.

Stations of the Cross

12noon Fridays in Lent, in the church

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.

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.

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

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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