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This coming Sixth Sunday of Easter – May 5 – has been designated by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference and the New Zealand Lutheran Church as the “Festival of New Life." It is an initiative of the Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue, highlighting baptism and its significance for Christian unity. Go here for further details plus readings, prayers and homily suggestions: www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/newlife/In October 2021, the Catholic and Lutheran churches in Aotearoa New Zealand approved a statement recognising the unity of each other’s baptisms: www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/lutheran-catholic-baptisms/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Archbishop Paul Martin SM – Message for Vocations Sunday, 21 April 2024

“We remember that vocations start in families. It’s within the home that young people come to know and love Christ, and it’s in families that the value of this vocation is promoted…”

National Day of Remembrance – Rā o Ngā Hōia – ANZAC Day prayer resources

April 25 commemorates New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women. Our National Day of Remembrance – Rā o Ngā Hōia – ANZAC day now promotes a…

The 2025 Year of Jubilee: Pilgrims of Hope

“The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire; that is why I have chosen as the motto of the Jubilee, Pilgrims of Hope.”

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World Day of Prayer for Vocations – April 2024

Vocation Sunday is a worldwide day of prayer for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. It falls on the 4th Sunday of Easter – Good Shepherd Sunday – and a day on which there is a seminary collection. There is usually a message from the Pope for the day. Pope Francis’ 2024 message was released on 19 March. This year’s theme is: ‘Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace’.