“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
“The climate is a common good…” Laudato Si 23
“The universe unfolds in God…" Laudato Si 233
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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Cardinal John Dew

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We concelebrated the Mass for Mission Sunday in St Peter’s Basilica, and together with Pope Francis and the Cardinals and bishops in Rome for the Amazon Synod. It was a powerful and inspiring reminder of “mission”, and of the relevance of the theme of our Archdiocesan Synod “Go, you are sent”. ... See MoreSee Less

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