"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

We are the Catholic community of the lower North and upper South Islands of Aotearoa New Zealand, following Jesus Christ by celebrating and sharing faith, growing in community, caring for our common home, and working for justice and peace

Donate Now

Archdiocese logo Reflections

Today the team based at Tory Street met with Chris Duthie-Jung (second from left) who will be supporting the team in the interim while we await the appointment of a new Director. Part of the meeting today also included reflecting on professional development workshops the team attended last week led by Duncan from Total Risk about managing conflict and deescalation through empathy. Lyneen Allen our Community Navigator also ran NZSL sessions for staff as part of New Zealand Sign Language week. 🩵 ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Archbishop Paul’s newsletter – May 2024

“Greetings to you as we continue our celebration of Easter. I hope you have found this time a chance to enjoy and reflect upon the wonders of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ…”

Laudato Si’ Week, 19th May – 26th May “Seeds of Hope” 2024

This year’s Laudato Si’ Week theme is “Seeds of Hope.” Let us be seeds of hope in our lives and our world, rooted in faith and love.

2024 Funding Round Open – Tindall Foundation

The 2024 funding round for the Tindall Foundation is now open. Applications are due Friday 2 August.

 Upcoming events in the Archdiocese

Update from Fr Patrick Bridgman – Cathedral Administrator

Cathedral Project update: April 2024

The 2025 Year of Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope

The Fifth Gospel Project

Community

Dancing for joy at St Paul’s School 25th Jubilee

Students at St Paul’s School in Richmond danced for joy at a family picnic evening after a day of  Silver Jubilee celebrations at the school on 8 April. 

Latest WelCom news and articles