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Fisher House is the Catholic Chaplaincy of the University of Cambridge. It serves Catholic members of the university — from undergraduates to Fellows — and anyone else at the university who wishes to join. Its Chapel, Common Room, and Library are open each day, and Holy Mass is celebrated daily.
Who it is for
The chaplaincy describes itself as the collective spiritual home for all Catholic members of the University of Cambridge. That includes students and academic staff across the range from undergraduates to Fellows. It also welcomes others connected to the university who want to take part.
If you are Catholic and at Cambridge — or simply want to join the community — Fisher House is the entry point for daily worship and chaplaincy life.
What happens there
Mass times
| Service | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday Mass | Sunday | 9.30 am (Sung Latin), 11 am (Sung English), 5.30 pm |
| Weekday Mass | Monday | 1.10 pm |
| Weekday Mass | Tuesday | 1.10 pm and 6.15 pm (polyphony) |
| Weekday Mass | Wednesday | 1.10 pm |
| Weekday Mass | Thursday | 1.10 pm |
| Weekday Mass | Friday | 1.10 pm and 7.15 pm (sung) |
| Weekday Mass | Saturday | 1.10 pm |
Confessions and Holy Hour
- Confessions: Friday 6.45–7.15 pm; Saturday 12–1 pm; on request.
- Holy Hour: Monday–Friday, 8–9 am; Saturday 12–1 pm.
The site also lists a sample Sunday — 4 October — with the same 9.30 am, 11 am, and 5.30 pm Mass schedule, so the pattern above reflects the published timetable rather than a one-off.
Beyond the chapel
The Chapel, Common Room, and Library being open daily means the house functions as a place to study, meet other Catholics, and spend time between services — not only a venue for Mass.
Fisher House also publishes a weekly programme and term card, and runs a newsletter you can sign up for (the form asks for your name and, if possible, a cam.ac.uk email). Weekly events are listed on the site, and there is a stories section featuring items such as the arrival of a new chaplain and the Lanternfish Science and Theology Group.
Practical next steps
- To attend Mass or Confessions: use the timetable above; no booking is mentioned on the site.
- To keep up with events: sign up for the weekly programme newsletter or check the term card.
- To get involved more broadly: the site's "join us" section is aimed at Catholic members of the university, from undergraduates to Fellows.
One caveat: the published Mass and Confession times are the ones shown on the site, and the sample Sunday suggests they can vary by date. Check the current week's listing before travelling for a specific service.