Cardinal’s reflections

Cardinal John Dew

1 week ago

This week it was 183 years since the first Mass in Aotearoa New Zealand was celebrated by Bishop Pompallier at the property of timber merchant Thomas and Mary Poynton, on January 13, 1838. The annual Mass to celebrate this significant event was celebrated this year by Bishop Michael Gielen, Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland. ... See MoreSee Less

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