sacraments

Want your baby baptised? Planning a marriage or a funeral? Our section on the sacraments has all the answers.
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volunteering

Meet people, learn new skills and help your parish by taking on a ministry. There are many to choose from.
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donate

The parish needs your financial support. There are many ways to donate.
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MASS TIMES
DayChurchTime
MondayNo ServiceNo Service
TuesdaySt Mary's12:00 nn
WednesdaySt Mary's7:00 pm
ThursdaySt Columba's10:00 am
FridaySt Mary's12:00 nn
SaturdaySt Columba's6:00 pm (Vigil)
SundaySt Mary's8:00 am
St Mary's11:15 am
CONFESSIONS
DayChurchTime
WednesdaySt Mary's6:15 to 6:45 pm
ThursdaySt Columba's10:30 to 11:30 am
SaturdaySt Mary's 12:00 nn to 1:00 pm
ADORATION
DayChurchTime
ThursdaySt Columba's10:30 to 11:30 am
FridaySt Mary's10:00 am to 12:00 nn

How can we accompany you?

We are here for you for some of the most imortant events of your life, both the good and the bad. We are here to celebrate your joys with you and share the dark times. Here are just some of the things we can do for you.

GOD’S GRACE IN YOUR LIFE

Receiving The Sacraments

From baptisms to weddings, from visiting the sick to funerals, you can count on us to accompany you in your Christian journey.

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Visits to the Sick

The Sacrament of the Sick is for Catholics who are sick or facing life threatening situations, bringing spiritual help and strength.

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Mass Intentions

Apply the grace of Mass to a specific need or intention. It could be for someone who has died, someone in need, a special anniversary or as a thanksgiving.

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Confessions

A unique and beautiful aspect of Catholicism. Be reconciled with Christ! Confessions are scheduled at various times and are also available on request.

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welcome to our parish

be a part of it

The Catholic churches of St Mary's and St Columba's in Gosport are part of the Catholic Diocese of Portsmouth. We are a welcoming parish which strives to offer opportunites for knowing, serving and loving God and the community.

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I am New

If you've just moved to the parish and are keen to know more, or if you have been away from the faith, this page is for you.

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we believe

Our Gopsport parish is part of the universal Catholic Church, the church that Jesus Christ founded. Find out what we believe in.

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The Parish Team

It takes a dedicated group of individuals to ensure that the parish runs smoothly. Get to know some of the team behind the parish!
FR MATTHEW KING
PAROCHIAL ADMINISTRATOR
REV JOHN CUMPSTY
DEACON
CLARINDA MANSFIELD
PARISH ADMINISTRATOR
TOM FARRELL
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER

News and Features

The latest updates and articles of interests from the diocese and beyond.

Our Catechetical Programmes

Learn more about opportunities for catechesis and sacramental preparation within our parish.
The Eucharist for the first time

first holy communion

Receiving the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time is a very special moment in a child’s life. We have a special programme to help prepare them.
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Being sealed with the Holy Spirit

Confirmation

Confirmation continues what began at our Baptism: developing awareness of the reality of faith and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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Joining the Catholic Church

Rcia

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process of initiation into the Catholic Community of Faith. This is for those seeking to enter the Catholic Church as an adult.
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