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our spiritual home
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what is fisher house?
Fisher House is the home of the Catholic Chaplaincy of the University of Cambridge. It is where the Catholics members of the University, and all who wish to join them, worship, relax, and study. Built around two sixteenth-century houses in the heart of the city, the Chaplaincy is open daily from 8 am – 10 pm. Mass is celebrated every day and great facilities are on offer: the Chapel, Common Room, Library, and Roof Terrace. To make easy use of the CHaplaincy, outside the times of Mass, just register through this website.
Fisher House is also the residence of the Chaplain to the University, Fr Paul Keane, who is supported by three Assistant Chaplains: Fr Albert Robertson OP, Sr Charlotte Cummins, and Mr Jack Ryan. They are here for you.
The Fisher Society is the Catholic Society of Cambridge. Every Catholic member of the University is automatically a member. The Committee of the Fisher Society runs events throughout the year, including every Tuesday night, Apologia, which consists of dinner, a talk, Night Prayer, followed by the Bar. To get to know all the groups that create opportunities at the Chaplaincy – whether of prayer, care of the needy, sport, or theology – consult the term card.
“FISHER HOUSE IS A PLACE TO CULTIVATE DEEP FRIENDSHIPS, HAVE JOYFUL FUN, LOVE LIFE TO THE FULL”
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OUR FACILITIES
The Chapel of St John Fisher is the heart of the Chaplaincy. It is open all day. The Fisher Room and its kitchen provide a social space for undergraduates and graduates to meet and relax during the day, with free tea and coffee. Access is by student card upon request.
The Fisher House Library has an extensive collection of books of history, literature, scriptural study, spirituality, and theology. It is a great place to study. The Roof Terrace is an oasis in central Cambridge, a surprise of a garden.
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our history
The universities of Oxford and Cambridge opened their doors to Catholics in 1871 after the repeal of the Test Acts, which had excluded Catholics from the ancient universities. Nonetheless, the Catholic hierarchy, believed that it would be impossible for the students to attend Oxford and Cambridge without being corrupted by what was perceived as an increasing atmosphere of liberalism and skepticism.
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ST JOHN FISHER
St John Fisher (1469-1535) is the patron saint of Fisher House. He was born at Beverley, Yorkshire, of a family wealthy enough to send him, aged fourteen, to study at Michaelhouse, which was later absorbed into Trinity College.
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Fisher House is the Catholic Chaplaincy to the University of Cambridge: the collective spiritual home for all Catholic members of the University, from undergraduates to fellows