Welcome 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.
Perhaps you've been away from the Catholic faith for a little while or for a long time, perhps you feel a tug in your heart calling you back to the practice of the faith of your childhood. Listen to that call, it's Jesus reaching out to you in love, calling you back home.
If you belong another faith community or none at all, you are very welcome to join us and experience the beauty of our Catholic faith.
Almighty 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.
St Mary's Church
27 Bridge Street
Sunderland
SR1 1TQ
St Cecilia's Church
Ryhope Road
Sunderland
SR2 7TG