St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city centre of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, situated on the corner of Bridge Street and St Mary's Way.

On 15 September 1835, the church was opened by the Apostolic Vicar of the Northern District, John Briggs.

On 24 September 1947, after the repairs were complete and the church was consecrated by the Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle, Joseph McCormack.

The altar in the Lady Chapel was removed, leaving the reredos of the Annunciation in place.

The stations of the cross were temporarily moved to the back of the church and many statues removed.