News & Events
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 [..]
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 [..]
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 [..]
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 [..]