News & Events
Clergy Shifts for 2025
Pastoral
Published on 17th Dec, 2024
Bishop John has announced the clergy appointments for 2025 [..]
Calls for urgent support for Christians of Aleppo and Syria
Pastoral
Published on 9th Dec, 2024
ACN has made an urgent appeal for prayer and financial support for all residents of Aleppo, Syria [..]
Bishops Issue Letter on Occasion of Royal Commission Apology
Bishop
Published on 20th Nov, 2024
Earlier this week, we bishops gathered together and listened as the Prime Minister apologised to [..]
Archbishop Pintér arrives as Pope’s new ambassador
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
Pope Francis’ new ambassador to New Zealand and the Pacific has formally presented his credentials [..]
‘He Loved Us’: Pope Francis’ new encyclical on Sacred Heart
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
Pope Francis has published a new encyclical focusing on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the context of [..]
World Day of the Poor: A Call to Prayer and Action
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand invites communities around the country to come together in prayer [..]
Pope: The Synod Document is a gift to the People of God
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
The Pope announced he has chosen to not write an Apostolic Exhortation following the Synod [..]
The synod and a hui are nearly the same
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
Taking part in the Synod on Synodality is much like participating in a hui [..]
St Joseph’s legendary principal steps down
Education
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
Dame Georgina Kingi, principal of St Joseph Māori Girls’ College, is retiring after 60 years [..]
Photographic exhibition of Whanganui churches
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
‘Our places of Worship’ was the title for Whanganui Camera Club’s annual members’ exhibitition [..]
High tea for Passionist Family Group
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
40 women of all ages, from PG groups across Palmerston North parishes came together for high tea [..]
Irish band at Whanganui parish
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
Whanganui parishioners were treated to 90 minutes of Irish singing in St Mary’s Church Hall [..]
A wider discussion
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
Bishop Peter shares a letter to Pope Francis about greater diversity within ordained ministries [..]
St Marcellin School honours teacher aide’s 25 years service
Education
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
St Marcellin School honoured teacher aide of 25 years with a special liturgy [..]
Celebrating the Voices for Peace in 2024!
Education
Published on 3rd Nov, 2024
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand’s SINGout4JUSTICE 2024 song competition invited students across NZ to [..]
Church leaders renew apology in Royal Commission response
Pastoral
Published on 5th Oct, 2024
New Zealand’s Catholic bishops and leaders of religious congregations have renewed a ‘sincere and [..]
Truly listening to others
Bishop
Published on 5th Oct, 2024
I write this editorial comment to you from Rome [in September] where, along with Bishop Richard [..]
NZ’s ‘baby bishops’ attend bishops’ school in Rome
Bishop
Published on 5th Oct, 2024
Two New Zealand bishops, Richard Laurenson and John Adams, attended the Baby Bishops course in Rome [..]
Catholic bishops pray for soul of Māori King
Māori
Published on 5th Oct, 2024
The Māori King, Tuheitia Paki, crowned Te Arikinui Kiingi Tuheitia, died on 30 August 2024 [..]
Māori language festival draws thousands to Heretaunga
Māori
Published on 5th Oct, 2024
Thousands of people from across the country gathered in Heretaunga Hastings over two days in August [..]
‘Oak Jubilee’ for centenarian sister
Pastoral
Published on 5th Oct, 2024
Sr Helena Fouhy celebrated her 100th birthday and 80th anniversary of her profession in September [..]
How do you go to confession when you haven’t been for years?
Pastoral
Published on 5th Oct, 2024
A recent enquirer said she felt uncomfortable confessing to her parish priest, who she knew well [..]
Life Teen Aotearoa Leadership Convention
Young Catholics
Published on 5th Oct, 2024
‘Sanctuary’ was the theme for the 2024 the Life Teen Aotearoa Leadership Convention in August [..]
Social Justice Week: 8–14 September 2024
Pastoral
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
Choose forgiveness, know peace | Kōwhiria te murunga hara, kia mōhio ki te rangimārie [..]
Review of End of Life Choice Act: submissions now open
General
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
The first review, overseen by the Ministry of Health, is currently taking place [..]
NZCBC National Council for Young People meet in Wellington
Young Catholics
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
The council's role is to advise and advocate on behalf of young Catholics in NZ [..]
Sisters conserve rare flag
General
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
A rare military flag has received much needed conservation work from the Carmelite Sisters [..]
Pastoral
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
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Growing and sharing the love of Jesus Christ for all
Pastoral
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
On 27 Sept, members in 153 countries worldwide celebrate the feast of St Vincent de Paul [..]
How does the Declaration on Human Dignity apply in Aotearoa?
Pastoral
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
The New Zealand Catholic bishops have approved ‘Infinite Dignity = Infinite Love’ as the theme for [..]
Why do I still believe?
Pastoral
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
‘I no longer believe!’ The words were shouted. And the voice was angry [..]
Catholics honouring Mary
Pastoral
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
There is so much misinformation about how Catholics view Mary: do we worship her, or not? [..]
Action is the antidote for eco-anxiety
Young Catholics
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
Climate change – two words – is something we all dread to think about [..]
Ngā Parirau | Wings – ‘Soaring with faith’
Pastoral
Published on 31st Aug, 2024
As the next meeting on synodality happens at the global level we need to do our best to ensure that [..]
Remembering St John Paul II’s inspiring evangelisation
Bishop
Published on 3rd Aug, 2024
Pope Francis is often quoted as having said, as a Catholic community, we are less living in an era [..]
Catholic Church welcomes final report of NZ Royal Commission
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Aug, 2024
The long-running Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care was made public on 24 July 2024 [..]
Honouring 70 years of priestly service
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Aug, 2024
Bishop Owen Dolan celebrated his 70th anniversary of priesthood on 25 July 2024 [..]
Students drive innovation for restricted licence journey
Education
Published on 3rd Aug, 2024
SHC Napier students have collaborated with Victoria University to create a driving app [..]
Care for creation requires true conversion
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Aug, 2024
The theme for the World Day of Prayer for Creation on 1 Sept 2024 is "Hope and Act with Creation" [..]
New Vinnies Palmerston North Conference President
Pastoral
Published on 3rd Aug, 2024
Kevin Frost installed as new PN SVdP President; thanks Rose Semmens for 3 years of leadership [..]
‘We teach who we are’
Education
Published on 3rd Aug, 2024
Over 700 Catholic educators gathered in Wellington for the National Education Convention in June [..]
Registrations open for the Life Teen Leadership Convention
Young Catholics
Published on 2nd Aug, 2024
Wellington Archdiocese is hosting the Leadership Convention for youth ministers, 30 Aug - 1 Sept [..]
Archbishop Gábor Pintér appointed Apostolic Nuncio to NZ
Pastoral
Published on 29th Jul, 2024
The appointment was announced on 27 July 2024 [..]
Statement from bishops and congregational leaders
Pastoral
Published on 24th Jul, 2024
A statement on the final report of the Royal Commission was read out at parishes on 21 July [..]
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 [..]