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Our Lady of Mercy Parish is formed of the Catholic communities of St Cecilia’s and St Patrick’s Church, St Mary’s Church, the Sisters of Mercy, St Mary’s RC Primary School, St Anthony’s Girls' Catholic Academy, St Aidan’s Catholic Academy and the Sunderland University Catholic Chaplaincy.
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Jesus Christ unites and inspires us through his Word and the sacraments to share the good news with the people of Sunderland. Together with others working for the common good, we welcome everyone in a spirit of friendship and service so that all people may know God’s love.
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 6:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St Cecilia's
- Sunday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Oaklea Convent 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St Mary's 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN St Mary's
- MonFri 12:05 PM EnglishEnglishEN St Mary's
- Thursday: 10:30 AM EnglishEnglishEN St Cecilia's
- Saturday: 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN St Mary's
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Confession Times
- MonFri 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM A priest is available for Confession or a chat on weekdays before the 12:05 Mass upon request.
- Thursday: 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM St Cecilia's before the Thursday morning Mass.
- Saturday: 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM Mercy Chapel 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM Mercy Chapel
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Adoration Times
- SunSat 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
The Mercy Chapel is open daily for private prayer and adoration. Enter by the side door to St Mary's Church, opposite Wearmouth Bridge.
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Baptism and Reception for ChildrenThis is a special course for preparing chldren in Key-Stage 2 of primary school for baptism and reception into communion with the Catholic Chuch.
Meetings start on Monday, 20 February at 5pm and take place in the Upper Room in the chruch hall, Bridge Street.
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Welcome [back] homeIf you've been away from the practice of the faith for a little while or a long time, welcome back!People stop practicing their faith for all sorts of reasons.However, Jesus never stops calling us back home to his Catholic Church.Right now he's calling you, waiting for you to respond to his invitationto experience again the peace and joy that only he can bring.The global pandemic has made us all think about what is truly important in our lives.Say 'yes' to Jesus and come back home. -
Infant BaptismLearn about having your baby baptised at Our Lady of Mercy Parish and apply online. -
What's On at our Lady of Mercy
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Wear WalkingScripture, reflection and music to accompany your walk along the River Wear,
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News
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A Union veteran of the US civil war, Father Baker later donated his life savings to support the outreach institutions he ran. He created the Our Lady of Victory Association uniting Catholics around the USA in support of these successful missions.Read More -
When I think of the Beatitudes, I think of collectible coffee mugs emblazoned with the words Blessed are the peacemakers, with little pastel flowers stenciled in the white spaces of the lettering. I think of greeting cards and decorative wall hangings.Read More -
In my parents’ bedroom there were on the wall two photos of my mom and dad from their early adulthoods. The photo of my mother entranced me when I was a boy. I loved looking at it, even though I saw her in daily life. Something about that picture captured her perfectly. It was an image of the joy, wisdom, beauty, and strength that enveloped me from the start of my life. It was an icon of the woman who fed, taught, and encouraged me. I felt a deep pride that I came from such beauty.Read More -
St. Marianne Cope immigrated to the USA from Germany when she was a child. A gifted leader, she oversaw schools, hospitals, and missions during her long life. Most notably, she volunteered to provide care to those outcast with leprosy in Hawaii.Read More
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Find us
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St Mary's Church
27 Bridge Street
Sunderland
SR1 1TQ
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St Cecilia's Church
Ryhope Road
Sunderland
SR2 7TG
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A Parish of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
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