Sunderland Catholic Chaplaincy

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

This year's Chaplaincy retreat is fast approaching. Open to students at the University of Sunderland, join us for a two night retreat in Wooler, Northumberland. Limited places so book quickly! Deposit of £10 to secure your place, bookings can be made via the 360 player app 🙂

https://app.360player.com/registration/unisunderland/6c91b4b7-22d3-4e49-a890-6e8e3f224ceb

12/05/2026

Mass times around the parish for the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord this coming Thursday🙏

20/04/2026

A week ago today, a few members of the Chaplaincy spent the evening with Frs Casey, Tito and Jason at University Catholic Chaplaincy Newcastle. The group are Franciscan Friars from the United States and were visiting to talk about their ministry and gave us tips on how to evangelise! It was a great evening, big thank you to the Diocesan Formation and Mission department for organising the event!

10/04/2026

We are looking for student volunteers to help at summer festival. It is a unique opportunity to minister to young people from all over the North East, grow in your own faith and be part of a festival community with other students and volunteers.

It is not required that you work the full two weeks, we can work around your availability. Contact Rebecca to find out more 😊

Get in touch ASAP as all volunteers need a valid DBS in order to participate and the quicker we send off the forms, the quicker the DBS will be processed!

10/04/2026

A week ago today, on Good Friday, students from the Chaplaincy brought the people of Sunderland back in time through a powerful reenactment of Jesus’ journey to Calvary.

It was a solemn yet beautiful occasion, as the community came together to reflect, remember, and begin the Easter holidays.

A heartfelt thank you to parishioners from Our Lady of Mercy Parish who formed our cross and stewards teams, students from St Aidan’s and St Anthony’s, our choir, the sound engineers who set everything up, the many photographers who captured the event, and - last but certainly not least - our students for their moving and meaningful reenactment ✝️🙏

03/04/2026

07/01/2026

🌱 SYCAMORE 🌱

This term, during Chaplaincy Tuesdays, we will work through Sycamore together which is a series all about faith exploration. Join us at 5pm every Tuesday for a community meal together followed by Sycamore video and discussion!

First session:
🗓 Tuesday 20th January
📍 Upper Room
⏰️ 5pm

22/12/2025

Last Thursday, we held our annual Chaplaincy Christmas Dinner Party. A full traditional English Christmas Dinner complete with Christmas pudding, drinks, a game of bingo and pass the parcel! Altogether, there were around 30 of us and a great night was had by all! Thank you to all who came along and made it such a wonderful community night, a special thanks go to those who helped prepare the meal and the hall for the evening. Wishing you all a very Happy and Holy Christmas! 🎄🥂✝️❤️