Gerard Duignan A ceremony of remembrance (of the dead) and recommitment (to the care of the place) at Korokoro Catholic cemetery drew a crowd, on Sunday 1 December, the day after November, the month for all souls. They gathered beside the grave of famous chief Wi Tako buried in 1877 where, at that time, thousands […]
The urgency of getting more people involved in caring for, and protecting all of creation is increasing every year. In September, the Season of Creation was celebrated in the Hutt Valley in a number of practical ways.
The first Catholic Church in Manaia, South Taranaki, was built in 1886 and served the local Catholic people until 1968, when it was demolished. In 1968 a new church was built and opened and continued to serve the Catholic community.
On 29 October 2024, the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit hosted a special Jubilarians Mass to recognise the long-standing service of several priests and deacons.
While I am out and about visiting parishes and delivering safeguarding workshops, I’m struck by the passion and commitment of our many volunteers in support of this work. Volunteers have been, and continue to be, the backbone of our Church. Their selfless commitment is an inspiration.
Coloured ribbons have been tied to the fence of the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Hill St, Wellington, adjacent to the parliamentary precinct.
Bula Vinaka! The archdiocese Catholic Fijian Community celebrated their first Mass at the re-opened Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on Sunday 10 November.
The Catholic parish of Whanganui – Te Parihi Katorika Ki Whanganui celebrated its annual memorial Mass at St Mary’s Church, on Thursday evening, 7 November, to pray for those parishioners who had died during the year.
Throughout December, Archbishop Paul invites you to contribute to the Archbishop’s Appeal, which supports the formation of the archdiocesan seminarians. The donations will help cover the costs of the seminarians’ education at Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland, as well as their travel to and from the archdiocese and ongoing pastoral care.
This month we arrive at the end of WelCom’s now eight-year Hīkoi Whakapono: Journey of Faith, with a visit to the historic Pukekaraka – hill of the Karaka trees – a spiritual, cultural and community hub of Ōtaki.