WelCom December 2019
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) has warmly welcomed two new staff members – Kate Aduna and David McLoughlin, who are looking after administration and communications.
David takes up the role of NZCBC Communications Adviser. He brings solid experience in all aspects of communications across a range of sectors, including international and national government agencies, media advisory and journalism. His role involves engaging widely with the Catholic community and the New Zealand public and media.
Kate has been appointed to NZCBC as Administrator for the Secretariat. She has been volunteering for several years with her local Wellington Catholic primary school, having been at home with her daughter. Previously she held a support role with JP Morgan in Manila.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 8 December
‘As has been the custom for many years an archdiocesan Mass will be celebrated on our diocesan feast day, 7pm, Thursday 8 December, at St Teresa’s Pro-Cathedral, Karori. The archdiocese will again be entrusted to the care of Mary under the title of the Immaculate Conception at this Mass. Parishes are asked to renew that Consecration on the following Sunday, 11 December, at All parish Masses.’ – Cardinal John Dew
Dates and events – what’s on
December 2022
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Pope Francis registers for the next World Youth Day in Lisbon
At the conclusion of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis registered for the next World Youth Day to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, in August 2023. Assisted and accompanied by Portuguese university students studying in Rome, the Pope tapped his way to becoming the first officially registered pilgrim for World Youth Day.