"Pour out upon us the power of your love.." LS 246
"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246
“The entire universe speaks of God’s love…” LS 84
“The world is a joyful mystery." Laudato Si 12
“We journey through this land seeking God" LS 244
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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The latest issue of the Holy Cross Seminary Newsletter is out now. It has a message from the new Rector, Fr David Dowling, plus news about new staff, our new seminarians, a special message about this coming Sunday, Good Shepherd Sunday being the Day of Prayer for Vocations, and more. Ask to join the mailing list by sending an email to office@holycross.org.nz and read it online as a PDF here: www.catholic.org.nz/assets/April-2024-HCS-newsletter.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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Easter Message 2024: Archbishop Paul Martin SM

Tēnā koutou katoa. It’s my privilege to be greeting you in this Holy Week as we begin our days of Easter Triduum.

The 2025 Year of Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope

“The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope.”

The Fifth Gospel Project

Fr John O’Connor’s Food For Faith forum is collecting and collating for publication stories of personal experience of God. Please share this invitation and send an experience (up to 400 words)…

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Vatican publishes Declaration affirming human dignity: Dignitas Infinita

Share your ministry! Directory for youth and young adult ministries

Journeying Together – Hīkoi Ngātahi

‘Keep our free school lunches’ Bishop Viard College students say

Community

Heaven and earth rejoice. Alleluia!

Easter Sunday. ‘Christ is Risen’ – statue above the altar at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Palmerston North.

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