2024 clergy moves announced
Archbishop Paul Martin sm and Bishop John Adams announced in December the following clergy shifts and appointments for the Archdiocese of Wellington and the Diocese of Palmerston North for 2024.
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Colossal Signature Choir a huge cultural success
Signature Choir, an ecumenical Christian choir, performed with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra at a one-off concert at Spark Arena in Auckland, last November. The choir sang folk songs in six different Pasifika languages from the islands of Tokelau, Samoa, Niue, Cook Islands, Fiji and the Kingdom of Tonga.
Canterbury’s Fr Michael Pui new director of MissioNZ
Fr Michael Pui – parish priest of Good Shepherd Parish Hurunui in North Canterbury – has been appointed National Director of MissioNZ, the local face of the Pontifical Mission Societies.
Christchurch’s bishop nominates preferred location for new cathedral
Christchurch Bishop Michael Gielen has signalled the preferred location for a new cathedral precinct to replace a former building that succumbed to the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. The 115-year-old Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Barbadoes St, was demolished in 2020, after it was badly damaged in the 2010 and 2011 Christchurch quakes. Three […]
Challenge 2000 Marist looking for new interns for faith-filled gap year
For the past 15 years, Challenge 2000 in partnership with the Society of Mary has been providing an amazing ‘gap year’ formation and employment opportunity for young people committed to the community, while gaining skills and spirituality to live their gospel call to love and serve.
Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa
The Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa, who suffered a severe stroke in October last year, has been recovering in hospital. Monsignor Giosuè Busti, the Deputy Head of Mission at the Apostolic Nunciature, has advised: ‘His Excellency is still at Kenepuru Hospital and his recovery is going well.’
Please continue to pray for Archbishop Novatus.
New EA for Archbishop’s office
Archbishop Paul Martin sm has appointed Ms Jude McKee as his new Executive Assistant. Jude commenced in the role on 29 January 2024.
Neuro specialist addresses post-Cyclone Gabrielle trauma issues
The Diocese of Palmerston North in collaboration with Frontiers of Hope Director Michael Hempseed, brought neuro and trauma specialist Dr Andy Harkin to Napier for a workshop, for mental-health practitioners working with people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Architectural gem almost fully polished
The revitalised columns and frontage of Sacred Heart Cathedral, signal the approach of the long-awaited reopening of this Archdiocesan treasure.
Archbishop Paul Martin sm presented with symbolic Metropolitan’s pallium
Archbishop of Wellington Paul Martin sm received his Metropolitan Archbishop’s pallium and also blessed the iconic Holy Mary Mother of God artwork during the same 5pm Mass at St Mary of the Angels Church in Wellington, on Sunday 5 November.