Situated on Oxford Road at the heart of the University of Manchester, the famous Holy Name Church serves the university community in Manchester. Built and served by members of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), the Holy Name is a still and sacred point in the middle of an internationally important area of study, research and health care.
Re-opening of the Holy Name - update 14th July
We are delighted to announce that, following a visit and a risk assessment from the Diocese of Salford, we have permission to re-open the Holy Name Church for public worship.
The timetable for the Church is as follows:
Mondays to Fridays : Open 11am; Mass 12.30pm; Close at 1pm
Saturdays: Closed
Sundays: Open 10am; Mass at 11am; Close at 12 noon
Please bear in mind the following considerations:
(i) The Sunday obligation has not yet been reinstated - so nobody is obliged to come to Mass;
(ii) If you are in a vulnerable category, e.g. elderly or with a medical condition, it may be wiser not to come to Mass yet;
(iii) If you have any symptoms of Covid-19, such as a high temperature or cough, please do not come to Mass.
And if you do come to Mass, please note:
(a) Our seating capacity will be reduced because of social distancing - if the church is full we may have to turn people away;
(b) If you come to Mass, please come early as it may take time to get everyone seated;
(c) As you enter the church, please sanitise your hands, and follow the instructions of the stewards who will greet you;
(d) Unfortunately we are not allowed to open the toilet, so please go before you come to Church!
(e) We have to leave all the doors open, so bring a coat!
(f) From Sunday 9th August onwards face-masks are required in the Church by Government Regulation
We are delighted to announce that, following a visit and a risk assessment from the Diocese of Salford, we have permission to re-open the Holy Name Church for public worship.
The timetable for the Church is as follows:
Mondays to Fridays : Open 11am; Mass 12.30pm; Close at 1pm
Saturdays: Closed
Sundays: Open 10am; Mass at 11am; Close at 12 noon
Please bear in mind the following considerations:
(i) The Sunday obligation has not yet been reinstated - so nobody is obliged to come to Mass;
(ii) If you are in a vulnerable category, e.g. elderly or with a medical condition, it may be wiser not to come to Mass yet;
(iii) If you have any symptoms of Covid-19, such as a high temperature or cough, please do not come to Mass.
And if you do come to Mass, please note:
(a) Our seating capacity will be reduced because of social distancing - if the church is full we may have to turn people away;
(b) If you come to Mass, please come early as it may take time to get everyone seated;
(c) As you enter the church, please sanitise your hands, and follow the instructions of the stewards who will greet you;
(d) Unfortunately we are not allowed to open the toilet, so please go before you come to Church!
(e) We have to leave all the doors open, so bring a coat!
(f) From Sunday 9th August onwards face-masks are required in the Church by Government Regulation
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
It is not possible to use the confessionals at this time, but confessions can take place by appointment - preferably outside. To make an appointment, please phone 07718 287464 between 9.30 am and 5pm.
Follow Mass Live from our Cathedral every day
Salford Cathedral has a live stream at: https://www.churchservices.tv/salfordcathedral#
Salford Cathedral has a live stream at: https://www.churchservices.tv/salfordcathedral#
The Lord's Day at Home
If you are housebound or self-isolating at this time, please use these prayers to unite yourself with the worship of the Universal Church, and your own Parish, this Sunday.
If you are housebound or self-isolating at this time, please use these prayers to unite yourself with the worship of the Universal Church, and your own Parish, this Sunday.
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Baptisms & Marriage
Holy Name is not a parish church but is a part of the Catholic Chaplaincy to the institutions of higher education in Manchester. (We are in fact in the parish of St Augustine). The Diocese of Salford authorises us to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony only for students currently enrolled, and academic staff, at one of those institutions. If you have an enquiry regarding one of these sacraments, please contact Fr Brendan Callaghan SJ, who will be very happy to help you: bcallaghansj@jesuit.org.uk
Holy Name is not a parish church but is a part of the Catholic Chaplaincy to the institutions of higher education in Manchester. (We are in fact in the parish of St Augustine). The Diocese of Salford authorises us to celebrate the sacraments of Baptism and Matrimony only for students currently enrolled, and academic staff, at one of those institutions. If you have an enquiry regarding one of these sacraments, please contact Fr Brendan Callaghan SJ, who will be very happy to help you: bcallaghansj@jesuit.org.uk
