News & Events
Upcoming Youth and Young Adult Retreats
Young Catholics
The Passionist Family movement is running their annual retreats for young people [..]
Pope Francis' Easter homily or 2018
General
We began this celebration outside, plunged in the darkness of the night and the cold. [..]
Why Resurrection?
General
“…if Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain…" [..]
ANZAC Day 25 April 2018
Pastoral
Three reflections on this important day for New Zealand [..]
Pope Francis’ five years of remarkable papacy
General
Cardinal John Dew reflects on Pope Francis' first five years [..]
From Hawke’s Bay to Christchurch: New Bishop Ordained
General
Bishop Paul Martin ordained for Christchurch diocese [..]
Bishops concern at End of Life Bill
General
The Bishops state the Bill offers an impoverished view of health care [..]
Bishops of Oceania to discuss climate change and human right
Pastoral
The Assembly’s theme is, ‘Care of our Common Home of Oceania: A sea of possibilit [..]
Covenant of Napier – Lent and Easter
General
Ecumenical worship between Catholics, Anglicans and Presbyterians in Napier [..]
What Do We Say to Brokenness?
Pastoral
Joy Cowley's reflections on the Paschal Mystery in everyday life [..]
Catholic Thinking – Aiming for Fairer Circulation of Money
Pastoral
GSC Lecturer Dr Sarah Hart shares some biblical ideas around money [..]
Jubilees for Our Lady of the Missions’ Sisters
General
Local communities celebrate the many years of faithful service of five Mission Sister [..]
Farewell to Dominican Sisters
General
The Deaf Community thank and celebrate the Dominican Sisters [..]
Caritas Lenten appeal
Pastoral
A few words from Caritas after the Lenten appeal [..]
“Love More. Be More”
Young Catholics
The theme for this year’s Caritas SINGout4JUSTICE song-writing competition is: ‘L [..]
‘If Dominic Came to Visit’
General
A new storybook about St Dominic in a format ideal for early or new readers [..]
NZ Bible Society giving away 100,000 books for children
General
This creative child-friendly book tells the story of Jesus’ life and includes Easte [..]
Pope asks young to help rejuvenate the church
Young Catholics
The Catholic Church needs the enthusiasm, daring and hope of young people [..]
Postcard from Rome: 2 – “Living in the one body of Christ”
Pastoral
What does it fundamentally mean for us to say ‘Yes to Christ’ this Easter? [..]
Reconciliation – ‘Strengthening the life of the Soul'
Pastoral
We are spiritually humbled but never humiliated in the Sacrament – God never humili [..]
JPD Commission salutes dedicated member
General
The Commission felt it was fitting to recognise Dion’s immeasurable contributions a [..]
‘Theologian of Aesthetics’ – Dr Christopher Long
Education
New TCI lecturer shares his passion for 'the interdisciplinary study of theology and [..]
Bishops Charles' Chrism Mass homily
Bishop
Our faith is an embrace of not escape from time. [..]
A Guide to Holy Week
General
The great Paschal Week is here. [..]
Youth prepare document for the Pope
Young Catholics
Over 15,000 young people helped prepare a document for the upcoming Synod [..]
World Youth Day 2019
Young Catholics
The next World Youth Day will be held in Panama in 2019 [..]
Mass of the Oils 2018
Pastoral
You are invited to attend the Mass of the Oils at the Cathedral [..]
Invitation to young people to take part in meeting in Rome
Young Catholics
The Vatican is inviting young people to make their voices heard [..]
Reconciliation for Lent
Pastoral
Find out when your parish is offering Reconciliation before Easter [..]
Job Vacancy - Review & Development Advisor
Education
The Catholic Education Office is seeking a dynamic educator for this key role [..]
CATHOLIC BISHOPS EXPRESS CONCERN AT END OF LIFE BILL
Pastoral
“The Bill takes a dim or even cynical view of the medical profession..." [..]
Resource for Holy Week now available to order
General
The Holy Week Book- Te Wiki Tapu is now available [..]
State of the Nation Report 2018 says more Kiwis in poverty
General
The Salvation Army has released its annual State of the Nation report [..]
The Image of God
Pastoral
Joy Cowley reflects on male and female equality [..]
Pope Francis: ‘Turn to Mary’
General
A relationship with Mary ‘is not optional’ for Christians, Pope Francis said [..]
First Profession of a New Zealander in Melbourne
Pastoral
Karen Englebretsen made her first vows with the Sisters of the Cross and Passion [..]
New Document for Religious Education Curriculum
General
The National Centre for Religious Studies has introduced a new curriculum guide [..]
Kuia Matekitawhiti Carr honoured for decades of service
Māori
A Hawera woman has received an award for 65+ years of community involvement [..]
Seminarian on pastoral year
Pastoral
Seminarian Simone Masanga is on a pastoral year in Whanganui [..]
Postcard from Rome
Pastoral
Mark Richards writes from Rome where he is currently based for three months [..]
Lenten seminars for all
Pastoral
Fr Marcus Francis is offering a series of lectures about the Catholic faith [..]
Life Teen Summer Camp January 2018
Young Catholics
250 young people gathered at Forest Lakes in January [..]
Mass makes us a ‘soft target’ – fortunately not in NZ
General
"We were warned never to open the church door from inside to let anyone in..." [..]
Vocations Kaleidoscope
Bishop
February has been for me a kaleidoscope month of Religious [..]
75 Years of Service Celebrated at the Cathedral
Pastoral
On Feb 18 the Dominican Sisters were farewelled from the diocese [..]
Pope Francis' WYD message
Young Catholics
The Pope has released his message for the 33rd WYD 2018 [..]
New Bishop for Dunedin
Bishop
Father Michael Dooley, has been appointed the seventh Bishop of Dunedin [..]
Christchurch's new Bishop to be ordained
General
Bishop-Elect Paul Martin SM will be ordained on March 3 [..]
Changes in the Diocesan Young Catholics youth team
Young Catholics
2018 sees some new faces added to the DYC team [..]
Profession of Karen Lea Englebretsen
Bishop
Bishop Charles’ homily at First Profession with Sisters of the Cross and Passion [..]