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Our Lady of Mercy
SunderlandWelcome to the Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Mercy, Sunderland, part of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.The parish is made from the communities of St Mary's and St Cecilia's & St Patrick's,and includes the Catholic Chaplaincy to the University of Sunderland.Our Lady of Mercy is a welcoming, prayerful and inclusive worshipping community journeying together in faith.We're passionate about serving our local community.Through various ministries and activities we reach out to those in need,providing a warm welcome to the homeless, asylum seekers and refugees. -
Sacrament of
ConfirmationFor many young people baptised as infants, the sacrament of confirmation
is their first chance to stand up publicly and make their own
personal declaration of faith.
Filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, those who receive the sacrament
of confirmation are empowered to live the Christian life
as disciples of Jesus Christ in the world.
We're running a program of preparation starting on 2 November
at 4pm in St Mary's Catholic Centre. The program is open to
young people in Years 9, 10 and 11 who are baptised
and who want to deepen their faith and relationship with Jesus. -
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Parish Census 2021We held a parish census on the weekend of 2/3 October. However, if you weren't at Mass
that weekend you can still register with the parish. Click on the link below to get started
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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. -
Questions? Try Alpha.
Starting 4 October 2021Coming to Our Lady of Mercy Parish this Autumn - a chance to ask the big questions of life. -
Infant BaptismLearn about having your baby baptised at Our Lady of Mercy Parish and apply online. -
Baptism for School-aged ChildrenIf your child was not baptised as a baby and is currently in primary school we are starting a program of preparation on 11 October.
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Children's LiturgyWe’ve relaunched children’s liturgy at the 10.30am Mass in St Mary’s.
Bring your children directly to St Mary’s Hall before Mass begins from 10:20.
The first time you bring your child you’ll need to register them on our online safeguarding system. -
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,
from Wearmouth Bridge to Roker Beach, stopping at the C2C planet markers. -
The Year of
St JosephAlmighty God, you have chosen Saint Joseph to be the mainstay of Jesus and Mary,
the wise and faithful servant in whom they could trust.
We pray that he may be the guardian of our Parish and our families;that he may inspire with confidence those who seek his protection;that he may give security to those who work in the vineyard of your Son;and finally, that he may be a source of strength to us, who wish like him,to dedicate ourselves ever more fully to Christ’s service, now and in times to come.
Amen. -
News
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Pop culture has given us a unique idea of the term justice. Justice, we often think, is about taking. Taking what’s owed. Taking revenge. Taking what we deserve. This worldview tends to make mincemeat of our Catholic social teachings.Read More -
What makes a person wise or intelligent?Read More -
Albert Einstein said that the “true measure of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” Being a disciple of Jesus Christ requires a great deal of imagination. It is not enough to simply attend to facts, rules and rituals and consider the job done. Quite contrarily, the Gospels demands creativity, of trying to discern how to put flesh on the Beatitudes and properly serve God’s children.Read More -
Submission as StewardshipRead More
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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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