“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

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

image of the Cardinals Crest Cardinal’s reflections

Cardinal John Dew

Called to mission

Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou I recently celebrated Mass for the Focolare Community. 350 Focolare members from all over Oceania had gathered at El Rancho for their Mariapolis…

A blessing on the day

Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koutou. Many years ago, when I was much younger, I had developed the daily practice of as soon as I got out of bed…

Sign up for MISSION EXPO workshops!

Everyone is welcome. Bring along the family, friends and parishioners. There is a wide array of workshops and activities to choose from. Mission Workshops North Island Morning Session Mission Workshops…

Takirua 2020

We’re excited to present Takirua2020 – a collaborative venture between the Catholic Network of Marriage Educators (CNME) and the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference, Council for Young People. To be held…

 Upcoming events in the Archdiocese

Te Pariha o Te Ngākau Tapu – Hīkoi Tapu ki Hokianga

Hamilton priest is new Auckland Auxiliary Bishop

Joint conference for Catholic Youth Ministry and Marriage Educators

Welcoming international priests

Community

2020 – Year of Mission for Archdiocese of Wellington

WelCom February 2020 “Baptised and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World” – Pope Francis Message for World Mission Day 2019. On Pentecost Sunday last year, Pope…