Expressions of interest will soon be called for to prepare for WYD, in Seoul, South Korea, in 2027. It will be the first time WYD takes place in mainland East Asia and in a Christian minority country. Young adult parishioners who will be 18–30 years in 2027, are invited to consider attending. New Zealand bishops […]
WYD, usually on the Feast of Christ the King in November, will be celebrated at the beginning of August to coincide with the celebration calendar of the Jubilee Year. The NZCBC have permission from the Dicastery of Laity, Family and Life to move this day for us in the antipodes. This will be the permanent […]
The Catholic Schools Commissioning Masses for 2025 celebrate Eucharist and whanaungatanga; and all who serve in our Catholic school and college communities are commissioned and blessed in their ministries. Archdiocese of Wellington South Island, 28 February, 5.30pm, St Peter Chanel Church, Motueka. North Island, 4 March, 5.30pm, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington. Diocese of Palmerston North […]
The WDP Committee of the Cook Islands has prepared a service to take place, 7pm, Friday, 7 March, at Otari Parish’s St Thomas More Church, 30 Worcester St, Wilton. Join Ōtari Parish, St Anne’s Anglican Church, Northland, and St Luke’s Anglican Parish, Wadestown, for this WDP service in Wellington, followed by supper and fellowship. Join […]
The year is just beginning and the demand for food and essential services in our region continues to rise. The Compassion Soup Kitchen Appeal 2025 is being launched to help address this current crisis for many people.
Michael Humble All parishes need dedicated volunteers and Sacred Heart Cathedral is no exception! The cathedral re-opened in June 2024 after being closed for six years for earthquake strengthening. Just before Christmas, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel was re-opened and now we await the building of a new lobby to the foyer. We invite parishioners from […]
St Patrick’s Church Kimbolton, Feilding, is closing and a final Mass will be celebrated there on Saturday 15 March, starting at 2pm. Bishop John Adams will preside over the service. Following the Mass, Hanson’s Café will be available for afternoon tea, pay as you order. If you wish to attend, please email Jayne Fynn, Parish […]
WYD, usually on the Feast of Christ the King in November, will be celebrated at the beginning of August to coincide with the celebration calendar of the Jubilee Year. The NZCBC have permission from the Dicastery of Laity, Family and Life to move this day for us in the antipodes. This will be the permanent […]
Lent 2025 begins on Wednesday, 5 March and ends on Holy Thursday, 17 April. Palm Sunday is on 13 April. Good Friday is on 18 April. Easter Sunday is on 20 April.
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is universally celebrated on 8 December. This year, because 8 December is celebrated as the Second Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception is transferred to Monday, 9 December 2024.