News & Events
Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison – Chaplaincy Vacancy
Pastoral
Published on 8th Jul, 2024
Job opportunity for Prison Chaplaincy [..]
Register for Hearts Aflame Catholic Summer School
Young Catholics
Published on 1st Jul, 2024
Registrations open July 14 2024 [..]
Watch: Video highlights of the Mass of Thanksgiving
Pastoral
Published on 11th Jun, 2024
Some highlights of the re-opening of The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Wellington [..]
Letter from Archbishop Paul Martin
General
Published on 5th Jun, 2024
A Vatican-led review of an abuse complaint against Cardinal John Dew dating to the 1970s has conclud [..]
Wellington Cathedral reopening with a weekend of celebration
Pastoral
Published on 4th Jun, 2024
Three days of celebrations mark the reopening of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart [..]
Bishops send latest NZ Synod consultation document to Rome
Pastoral
Published on 27th May, 2024
'Towards October 2024' includes Catholic voices from around Aotearoa New Zealand [..]
Two NZ young Catholics off to Rome Youth Ministry congress
Young Catholics
Published on 10th May, 2024
Nick Wilson and Jessica Jackman will represent young New Zealanders in Rome [..]
Te Rōpū Tautoko seeks feedback on Royal Commission
Pastoral
Published on 10th May, 2024
Please consider taking this anonymous survey [..]
Cathedral Pentecost Celebrations
Pastoral
Published on 6th May, 2024
The Cathedral Parish invites everyone to come and join them for their Pentecost Celebrations [..]
Preparations Underway for October Synod Meeting
Pastoral
Published on 6th May, 2024
Representatives from across NZ gathered to review draft synthesis for next stage of the Synod [..]
Finitude and the empty tomb
Bishop
Published on 4th May, 2024
"There are a number of issues that the modern secular world is reluctant to speak about" [..]
First gathering of Catholic educators in six years
Education
Published on 4th May, 2024
The National Catholic Education Convention will be hosted in Wellington, 19–21 June, 2024 [..]
'No Faith in Fossil Fuels' Climate Action Week
General
Published on 22nd Apr, 2024
We invite you to participate in No Faith in Fossil Fuels Climate Action Week from 3 May to 12 May [..]
Journeying Together – Hīkoi Ngātahi
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
A recap of the Synod on Synodality steps so far [..]
Gaza crisis: joint statement from Caritas agencies
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Caritas Aotearoa, Australia, & Canada have issued a joint statement to their countries governments [..]
World Day of Prayer for Vocations – April 2024
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Vocation Sunday is a worldwide day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life [..]
New co-chief executive for Compassion group
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Deacon Rebecca Packer has been appointed as co-Chief Executive for the Sisters of Compassion [..]
Hope for Christian unity in a festival of new life
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
What does Christianity look like to those who are not Christian? [..]
Suzanne Aubert Rongoā Garden of native plants
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
A re-opening ceremony of the Suzanne Aubert Rongoā Garden was held in January [..]
World Day of Prayer for Vocations – April 2024
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Former Army Chaplain Fr Brian Fennessy ED, reflects on the meaning of ANZAC Day [..]
The joy of the Resurrection – the grace of Easter believed
Pastoral
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Lent has been a time of entering into the spiritual ‘land’ which is God’s domain [..]
Keep our free school lunches: Bishop Viard College students
Education
Published on 28th Mar, 2024
Students at Bishop Viard College have made a video discussing the benefits of free school lunches [..]
Bishops’ statement supporting Caritas Lent Appeal 2024
Pastoral
Published on 13th Mar, 2024
The bishops have written a letter asking everyone in our parishes to support the Caritas Lent Appeal [..]
New Chair for Council for Young People
Young Catholics
Published on 12th Mar, 2024
Nick Wilson of Palmerston North is the new chair of the Council for Young People [..]
Chrism Mass
Pastoral
Published on 11th Mar, 2024
Everyone is invited to attend the Chrism Mass on Tuesday 26 March, 12:05pm [..]
Letter to the People from Archbishop Paul Martin SM
Pastoral
Published on 7th Mar, 2024
Archbishop Paul has written a letter to the faithful following media stories about Cardinal John Dew [..]
Catholic College Student Awards 2023 & Leaders 2024
Education
Published on 6th Mar, 2024
Congratulations to all these learners from our Catholic colleges! [..]
Community reflections – a year on from Cyclone Gabrielle
Pastoral
Published on 4th Mar, 2024
People from the Hawke's Bay reflect on the impact of the devastating cyclone last year [..]
Pursuing the common good
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
Bishop Peter Cullinane challenges Christians to promote the common good in our society now [..]
The Rātana Church – Te Haahi Rātana
Māori
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
25 Jan and 8 Nov are anniversary days of the Rātana Church, founded by Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana [..]
New bishop receives warm welcome
Education
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
St Mary’s Catholic School, Foxton weclomed Bishop John to their community in Feb [..]
Connecting with God at Life Teen Summer Camp 2024
Young Catholics
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
More than 300 young participants, chaperones and volunteer leaders attended this year’s camp [..]
Fostering Christian musical talents
Young Catholics
Published on 3rd Mar, 2024
Festival One (formerly Parachute Christian Music Festival) celebrated its 10th anniversary in Jan [..]
May 2024 Funding Round | Catholic Charities Foundation
General
Published on 1st Mar, 2024
Applications for the May 2024 Catholic Charities funding round are now open [..]
Synod on Synodality - Phase Two
Pastoral
Published on 26th Feb, 2024
We are gearing up for the next phase of the Synod on Synodality [..]
Watch: New Zealand experiences on the Synod of Synodality
Pastoral
Published on 21st Feb, 2024
3 NZers have shared their experiences of the Holy Father’s Synod on Synodality in Rome last October [..]
Reflection from a Life Teen Summer Camper 2024
Young Catholics
Published on 16th Feb, 2024
Life Teen Summer Camp was held in January at St Peter's College in Cambridge [..]
Pastoral Letter on Anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle
Bishop
Published on 13th Feb, 2024
I wanted to write this message to you, as you prepare to commemorate this week the first anniversary [..]
Letter from the West Bank
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Br Peter Bray's final letter as vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University [..]
Synodal process powerful tool for Religious Life
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Last November, Sr Margaret Anne attended meetings for Superior Generals of religious congregations [..]
Bishop Michael Gielen in Rome for international dialogue
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Bishop Michael Gielen says it is a great privilege to be representing New Zealand in Rome [..]
Bishops seek to limit abortion by supporting young families
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
NZ Bishops want new Government to promote policies that reduce stresses that can lead to abortion [..]
“Behold I make all things new” – Rev 21:5
Young Catholics
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Young Catholic adults from all over the country attended Hearts Aflame in January [..]
2024 clergy moves announced
Pastoral
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
The following clergy shifts have been announced for 2024 [..]
Catholic Education 2024 – looking ahead
Education
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
Every year is unique and has its issues and challenges and 2023 was no exception [..]
New Plymouth young Catholics well represented at Life Teen
Young Catholics
Published on 4th Feb, 2024
24 young people from the Catholic Parish of New Plymouth attended Life Teen Summer Camp in Jan [..]
Hamilton Diocese Job Vacancy
General
Published on 29th Jan, 2024
Pastoral Services Manager sought for Catholic Diocese of Hamilton [..]
Vacancies
General
Published on 25th Jan, 2024
A number of job vacancies are available across the country [..]
RIP Thomas Cardinal Williams 20 March 1930–22 December 2023
Pastoral
Published on 23rd Dec, 2023
Cardinal Tom Williams, ONZ, Archbishop Emeritus of Wellington has died, aged 93 [..]
NZ bishops give copy of ethics booklet to all MPs
Pastoral
Published on 14th Dec, 2023
The Catholic bishops have given a copy of their new ethics document to the new Parliament [..]