Welcome to the Church of St Mary Magdalene Sunderland.
St. Mary Magdalene, Millfield & The Good Shepherd, Ford are parishes rooted in the Catholic tradition of the Church of England. Both churches are under the sacramental and pastoral care of the Bishop of Beverley.
We are committed to the safeguarding of all God’s people and take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously. Our safeguarding policy statement and further details can be found on the Safeguarding button above.
YOU ARE INVITED! YOU ARE WELCOME!
Dear friends,
On the first Christmas night after the angels had left the shepherds, they went in search of the baby Jesus, God’s most wonderful gift to the world. On that holy night Jesus was born for us. He is our Saviour and Lord, the Light of the world, the Prince of Peace. I warmly invite you to St. Mary Magdalene’s Church this Christmas as we celebrate Jesus’ birth.
May God’s love and peace enter into your homes this Christmas and on behalf of everyone at St. Mary Magdalene’s, I wish you a very happy and holy Christmas.
Father Richard.
Our weekly bulletin and prayers of the faithful are produced weekly and are available in church.
Our Bulletin is available to view via clicking on the aprropriate Sunday below.
Masses are usually at the times shown, but these are subject to change. Please check our weekly bulletin for updated information or feel free to contact us.
Vespers, rosary and other devotions are also held in church on a weekly basis. Again, please see our weekly bulletin or contact us for further details.
The Church is usually open for private prayer at the following times:
Wednesday
9.30am until 10.30am & 5.30pm until 6.30pm
Thursday
6.00pm until 8.00pm
11.00am – Solemn Mass
Sick Communions & Sick Visiting 1-4pm
6.30pm – Vespers & Advent Exposition
7.00pm – Low Mass
MASS SCHEDULE DURING THE WEEK
Monday – No Mass
Tuesday 2.30pm (TGS)
Wednesday 10.30am
Thursday 7.15pm (Rosary & Mass)
Friday – No Mass
Saturday Exposition 10.00am
Mass 10.30am
The Mass on Tuesday is celebrated at The Good Shepherd Church
Friday 26th December 11.00am followed by bacon butties!
Saturday 27th December 11.00am
Sunday 28th December Mass times as usual
Monday 29th December 11.00am
Wednesday 31st December 10.30am
Thursday 1st January 2026 12noon
St Mary Magdalene’s Church & Parish Office
22, Wilson Street
Millfield
Sunderland
SR4 6HJ
For pastoral emergencies and enquires regarding Funerals, please contact the Parish Priest.
For any enquiries regarding Baptisms, Weddings, Church Hall bookings etc please call the Parish Office on 0191 565 6318 or come and see us on a Thursday between 6pm and 7pm.
Father Richard Brown SSC
07539 778244
fr.richard.brown@gmail.com
The Good Shepherd Clergy House, Forest Road, Sunderland, SR4 0DX
By Car exit the A19 onto the A183 towards Sunderland, go through 4 roundabouts and take a left onto the B1405, go past Sunderland Royal Hospital and turn right onto Hylton Road, take a left at the mini roundabout onto Wilson Street and the church is opposite the RAOB Club.
By Rail you can take the Metro from Newcastle Central or Sunderland Central to Millfield Station, the church is a 10-15 minute walk from there.
By Bus get on the number 10 or 20 from Sunderland Interchange and get off at the Willow Pond Public House, the church is a 5-10 minute walk from there.