"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
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
Masses and services this week
Church will be open at the following times:
Sunday 18th May, Fifth Sunday of Easter: Masses at 7pm Vigil (17th), 8am, 9.30am, 11am
Monday 19th May: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass, then Rosary
Tuesday 20th May: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass, then Rosary
Wednesday 21st May: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass, then Rosary
Thursday 22nd May: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass, then Rosary
Friday 23rd May: 12noon Mass
Saturday 24th May: 11am Exposition, 11-11.50am Confessions, 12noon Mass then Rosary
Sunday 25th May, Sixth Sunday of Easter: Masses at 7pm Vigil (24th), 8am, 9.30am, 11am
Watch this week's Homily here.
Sunday 18th May, Fifth Sunday of Easter: Masses at 7pm Vigil (17th), 8am, 9.30am, 11am
Monday 19th May: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass, then Rosary
Tuesday 20th May: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass, then Rosary
Wednesday 21st May: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass, then Rosary
Thursday 22nd May: Exposition 8.45am, 9.15am Mass, then Rosary
Friday 23rd May: 12noon Mass
Saturday 24th May: 11am Exposition, 11-11.50am Confessions, 12noon Mass then Rosary
Sunday 25th May, Sixth Sunday of Easter: Masses at 7pm Vigil (24th), 8am, 9.30am, 11am
Watch this week's Homily here.
Parishioner Information Form
The Diocese of Salford Synod 2025 recommends that parishes encourage and enable everyone (especially new parishioners) to participate in all aspects of life at parish. The Synod 2025 also recommends that every parish regularly invites parishioners to review what they might contribute to parish roles and activities, to harness the gifts and talents of all individuals, utilising all ministries and vocations.
Please take a few moments to complete our information form by clicking this link.
Thank you in advance for your valuable input.
St Catherine’s will only use the information you provide on this form to keep you updated about parish activities, including sending you this weekly newsletter and contacting you about opportunities to get involved. You can opt out of mailings at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
The Diocese of Salford Synod 2025 recommends that parishes encourage and enable everyone (especially new parishioners) to participate in all aspects of life at parish. The Synod 2025 also recommends that every parish regularly invites parishioners to review what they might contribute to parish roles and activities, to harness the gifts and talents of all individuals, utilising all ministries and vocations.
Please take a few moments to complete our information form by clicking this link.
Thank you in advance for your valuable input.
St Catherine’s will only use the information you provide on this form to keep you updated about parish activities, including sending you this weekly newsletter and contacting you about opportunities to get involved. You can opt out of mailings at any time by clicking the link at the bottom of this page.
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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.