"Pour out upon us the power of your love." LS 246
"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246
"The earth was here before us..." LS 67
“The entire universe speaks of God’s love…” LS 84
“The world is a joyful mystery." Laudato Si 12
Photo of the ADW Thinking Stone - carved in Oamaru stone by Master Carver, Lou Kereopa, it is rich in Christian Māori symbolism

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2026 CLERGY APPOINTMENTS:

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Advent 2025

This Advent season, Archbishop Paul Martin SM reminds us to prepare our hearts as we celebrate the great mystery of God, who came among us in Jesus Christ, and whose saving of the world promises us all the gifts of eternal life.



A pilgrimage of hope

St Francis of Assisi Ohariu Parish is hosting a special Advent pilgrimage on Saturday, 13 December – and everyone is invited!

2026 clergy appointments

Clergy appointments for 2026 have been released.

 Upcoming events in the Archdiocese

Cribs on Kāpiti

Advent 2025

New Seasons for Growth trainings

Congratulating Launch Out graduates

El Señor de los Milagros celebration at St Joseph’s

World Day of the Poor 2025: Dilexi Te on poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand

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