Week 9th June at the Catholic Chaplaincy

Starting from Thursday 12^th June the Chaplaincy will be closed for the summer break. If you are staying in Exeter you will need to attend Mass at the Sacred Heart Church or the Blessed Sacrament Church; you can find the Mass times on their respective websites: https://www.sacredheartexeter.org/ and https://www.blessedsacrament.org.uk/.

You can also go to the St Boniface Church in Crediton where Fr Michael celebrates Mass on Sundays at 9.30am and on Wednesdays at 4pm (for more info please visit https://www.catholicchurchcrediton.org/). Wishing you all a nice summer break.

Chaplaincy Accommodation for 2025-2026 – The Exeter Catholic Chaplaincy offers affordable accommodation from September to June each year for full-time students. We have four single rooms available, each furnished with a bed, wardrobe, shelves, desk, chair, and desk lamp. Bathroom and shower facilities are shared. If you wish to apply, please email Maria at m.g.giannone@exeter.ac.uk or Mirtha at exeter-university@prcdtr.org.uk, and we will send you an application pack. 

Light a Candle at the National Shrine of St Boniface – The Jubilee Year presents a special opportunity to reflect, celebrate, and come together in faith. Lighting a candle at the National Shrine is a meaningful way to participate. It symbolises prayer, devotion, and our connection with Our Lord. To take part, please visit our website: https://catholicchurchcrediton.org/index.php/support-us/light-a-candle, make a donation (£2 suggested), and email crediton@prcdtr.org.uk to let us know. Candles will be lit upon request:  Wednesdays before the 4pm Mass and Sundays before the 9:30am Mass. Thank you for your support, we deeply appreciate it!

Lay Chaplain Vacancy – The St Benedict’s School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Lay Chaplain. Required from September 2025. This is a vital role within the school and it will to some extent be shaped by the gifts and character of the successful applicant. It is essential that the person appointed is a practising Catholic who is able to relate to pupils, staff and parents of all faiths and backgrounds. This is a part-time (0.6-0.8FTE, i.e. 3-4 days per week) role during term time, with a limited amount of work in the school holidays in order to lead pilgrimages, trips and retreats. For the right candidate, this role could be full-time, combined with a teaching timetable in the RE Department. Accommodation may be available. Closing date for applications is noon on Tuesday 10^th June 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 16^th June 2025. For more info please visit https://www.stbenedicts.org.uk/news/?pid=6&nid=3&storyid=1118.

Keeping in touch with the Chaplaincy – For further details about the Chaplaincy and our events please go to www.exeter.ac.uk/students/chaplaincy/catholic/.

You can also follow our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ExeterUniversityCatholicChaplaincy and CathSoc Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ExeterUniCatholicSociety/.

Mirtha Mangone is our Safeguarding Rep and can be contacted on exeter-university@prcdtr.org.uk.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, we all play a part in protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults from harm. By staying informed, vigilant and supportive, we can create a safe and caring community. Let's take this responsibility seriously and ensure everyone feels valued and protected. If you have any questions please speak out to our Safeguarding rep.