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.