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 stillpoint and sacred space in the middle of an internationally important area of study, research and health care.
The Christmas Season at the Holy Name
Saturday 24th December, Christmas Eve
12 Midnight: Midnight Mass
Sunday 25th December, Christmas Day
11am Mass
Monday 26th December
Church closed.
Tuesday 27th December to Saturday 31st December
12 noon confessions; 12.30pm Mass
Sunday 1st January: Mary, Mother of God
11am Mass; 7pm Mass
Monday 2nd January to Thursday 5th January
12 noon confessions; 12.30pm Mass
Friday 6th January, Feast of the Epiphany
12 noon confessions; 12.30pm Mass
Saturday 7th January
12 noon confessions; 12.30pm Mass
Sunday 8th January, the Baptism of the Lord
11am Mass; 7pm Mass
Saturday 24th December, Christmas Eve
12 Midnight: Midnight Mass
Sunday 25th December, Christmas Day
11am Mass
Monday 26th December
Church closed.
Tuesday 27th December to Saturday 31st December
12 noon confessions; 12.30pm Mass
Sunday 1st January: Mary, Mother of God
11am Mass; 7pm Mass
Monday 2nd January to Thursday 5th January
12 noon confessions; 12.30pm Mass
Friday 6th January, Feast of the Epiphany
12 noon confessions; 12.30pm Mass
Saturday 7th January
12 noon confessions; 12.30pm Mass
Sunday 8th January, the Baptism of the Lord
11am Mass; 7pm Mass
Current timetable of opening times and Mass times:
Sunday Mass at 11am and 7pm;
(church open 10am - 12 noon and 6pm - 8pm)
Monday - Saturday Mass at 12.30pm
(church open 10.30am - 4pm in the winter months)
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Monday to Saturday, 12 noon - 12.25pm
(church open 10am - 12 noon and 6pm - 8pm)
Monday - Saturday Mass at 12.30pm
(church open 10.30am - 4pm in the winter months)
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
Monday to Saturday, 12 noon - 12.25pm
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