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.
Update 4th January 2021
National Lockdown - but Masses continue as normal
The government has clarified that under the new national lockdown announced by the Prime Minister on 4th January, places of worship may remain open for communal acts of worship, whilst observing the precautions for preventing the spread of the virus. So we will continue with our current timetable of opening times and Mass times:
National Lockdown - but Masses continue as normal
The government has clarified that under the new national lockdown announced by the Prime Minister on 4th January, places of worship may remain open for communal acts of worship, whilst observing the precautions for preventing the spread of the virus. So we will continue with our current timetable of opening times and Mass times:
Sunday Church open 10am - 12 noon. Mass at 11am. (no 7pm Mass during holidays)
Monday - Friday Church open 11am -1pm. Mass at 12.30pm
Saturday Closed.
Monday - Friday Church open 11am -1pm. Mass at 12.30pm
Saturday Closed.
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.
Funeral of Michael Kinnealy
Michael’s funeral will take place at 11.30am on Monday 25th January.
But funerals are currently restricted to 30 participants, so Michael’s funeral will be for his family only, and those they have invited.
The funeral will be followed by a Memorial Mass for Michael, at 12.30pm, to which the restriction of 30 people does not apply.
So all will be welcome for that Memorial Mass, on Monday 25th January, at 12.30pm.
Michael’s funeral will take place at 11.30am on Monday 25th January.
But funerals are currently restricted to 30 participants, so Michael’s funeral will be for his family only, and those they have invited.
The funeral will be followed by a Memorial Mass for Michael, at 12.30pm, to which the restriction of 30 people does not apply.
So all will be welcome for that Memorial Mass, on Monday 25th January, at 12.30pm.

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#
Our Bishop, John, has a pastoral letter for the weekend 16th/17th January. Read it here:
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.
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