"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire" St Catherine of Siena
We all have to discern our path in life and here at St Catherine's, you're welcome to join us in prayer, in witnessing to the Gospel, in service to those in need and in growing God's kingdom here in Didsbury. We are an inclusive community, welcoming all.
Parish Priest: Father John Hitchen
Priest in Residence: Father Gavin Landers (Hospital Chaplain)
We all have to discern our path in life and here at St Catherine's, you're welcome to join us in prayer, in witnessing to the Gospel, in service to those in need and in growing God's kingdom here in Didsbury. We are an inclusive community, welcoming all.
Parish Priest: Father John Hitchen
Priest in Residence: Father Gavin Landers (Hospital Chaplain)
Masses and services this week
Church will be open at the following times:
Christ the King, 26th November: 7pm Vigil Mass (25th), 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Monday 27th November: 8.45am Exposition / 9.15am Mass
Tuesday 28th November: 8.45am Exposition / 9.15am Mass
Wednesday 29th November: 8.45am Exposition / 9.15am Mass
Thursday 30th November: 8.45am Exposition / 9.15am Mass
Friday 1st December: 11.30am Exposition / 12 noon Mass
Saturday 2nd December: 11am Exposition / Confession 11-11.50am / 12 noon Mass
Sunday 3rd December, First Sunday in Advent: 7pm Vigil Mass (2nd), 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Read and watch this week's Homily here.
Christ the King, 26th November: 7pm Vigil Mass (25th), 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Monday 27th November: 8.45am Exposition / 9.15am Mass
Tuesday 28th November: 8.45am Exposition / 9.15am Mass
Wednesday 29th November: 8.45am Exposition / 9.15am Mass
Thursday 30th November: 8.45am Exposition / 9.15am Mass
Friday 1st December: 11.30am Exposition / 12 noon Mass
Saturday 2nd December: 11am Exposition / Confession 11-11.50am / 12 noon Mass
Sunday 3rd December, First Sunday in Advent: 7pm Vigil Mass (2nd), 8am, 9.30am & 11am Masses
Read and watch this week's Homily here.
This week's newsletter
View the online version here
View the online version here
Follow us on social media
We have a Parish YouTube channel, a Facebook page and a Twitter account - click on the buttons below to keep up to date with regular Parish news and updates. We also have a weekly e-newsletter which is sent out by email - click here to register your details if you'd like to receive a copy.
We have a Parish YouTube channel, a Facebook page and a Twitter account - click on the buttons below to keep up to date with regular Parish news and updates. We also have a weekly e-newsletter which is sent out by email - click here to register your details if you'd like to receive a copy.
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St Catherine's Parish
We have put together lots of information about parish life at St Catherine's and about the various groups which are part of our extended community.
We have put together lots of information about parish life at St Catherine's and about the various groups which are part of our extended community.
- Click here to find more about the parish (including our history, how to volunteer for reading at Mass and the children's liturgy group).
- Click here to find out about some of our parish groups, such as the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, the CAFOD group and our Prayer groups.
- Click here to watch a tour of St Catherine's and the Community Centre.
- Click here to view the commemorative booklet from the laying of the original parish foundation stone.
The Sacraments and Liturgy
We have put together some information which explains more about each of the sacraments and related liturgies (Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Priesthood and Religious Life, Anointing of the Sick and Funeral Liturgies).
Please click here to visit these pages and get in touch by emailing parish@st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk if you have any questions.
We have put together some information which explains more about each of the sacraments and related liturgies (Baptism, Reconciliation, Holy Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Priesthood and Religious Life, Anointing of the Sick and Funeral Liturgies).
Please click here to visit these pages and get in touch by emailing parish@st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk if you have any questions.

St Catherine's Community Centre
We have a thriving Community Centre which is available for hire. For further information please contact:
Booking Line 0161 527 0950
Text 07918 744169
Email events@sdc-trading.co.uk
We have a thriving Community Centre which is available for hire. For further information please contact:
Booking Line 0161 527 0950
Text 07918 744169
Email events@sdc-trading.co.uk
And finally...
Our Parish website is being continuously updated to provide more resources and information - please keep checking back over the coming weeks. We welcome contributions - get in touch via the parish email address: parish@st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk
If you, or anyone you know needs help, advice or someone to support them, please fill in the contact form below and we will do our best to assist.
Our Parish website is being continuously updated to provide more resources and information - please keep checking back over the coming weeks. We welcome contributions - get in touch via the parish email address: parish@st-catherines-didsbury.co.uk
If you, or anyone you know needs help, advice or someone to support them, please fill in the contact form below and we will do our best to assist.