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Welcome
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.
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Lent 2021We've prepared a full program of devotions for streaming online.
Tuesdays - Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary
Thursdays - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Fridays - Stations of the Cross -
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.
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2021
The Year of St JosephParish Prayer to St Joseph
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.
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News
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On this first Sunday of Lent two images from nature dominate. Both can help us understand and enter more deeply into the next six weeks.Read More -
Read again this week's 'Live the Liturgy' section from the Newsletter and get inspiration for the week ahead.Read More -
We need history. We need it in order to understand ourselves, personally and collectively. The pieces of our histories may not have always been the most positive, honest, exemplary, dignified, proud and best moments of our lives, but they are ours.Read More -
Fr Christopher's thoughts on the New Year.Read More
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Events
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Thursday, February 25, 12:05 PM
Lunchtime Mass at St Mary'sRead More -
Friday, February 26, 12:05 PM
Lunchtime Mass at St Mary'sRead More -
Saturday, February 27, 10:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation and experience for yourself the mercy of Jesus and the peace and joy it brings. Every Saturday before and after the 11am Mass.Read More -
Saturday, February 27, 11:00 AM
Saturday Morning Mass at St Mary'sRead 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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