"Pour out upon us the power of your love." LS 246
"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246
"The earth was here before us..." LS 67
“The entire universe speaks of God’s love…” LS 84
“The world is a joyful mystery." Laudato Si 12
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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Advent 2025

This Advent season, Archbishop Paul Martin SM reminds us to prepare our hearts as we celebrate the great mystery of God, who came among us in Jesus Christ, and whose saving of the world promises us all the gifts of eternal life.



Celebrating our Samoan clergy

A Mass on 14 December celebrated the work Samoan clergy do in our communities.

New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations Sydney attack statement

Statement from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Interfaith Relations on the attack in Sydney.

 Upcoming events in the Archdiocese

New Catholic Social Services Director

Closing Mass for the Year of Hope

December Launch Out Letters

New home for St Martin de Porres relic

Farewell to Kay Tester

YCL 2025

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WelCom December 2025

The December edition of WelCom is out!

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