"Pour out upon us the power of your love.." LS 246
"For all things speak of you..." Laudato Si 246
“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
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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Today we pray for all souls, entrusting them to God's infinite mercy and love, that they may find peace and joy in His eternal embrace. Prayer of St. Gertrude for the Souls in Purgatory “Eternal Father I offer you the most precious blood of your Divine Son Jesus in union with the masses said throughout the world today for all the holy souls in purgatory for sinners everywhere sinners in the universal church those in my own home and within my family. Amen. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus”Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon them.May the souls of all the faithful departed,through the mercy of God, rest in peace.Amen ... See MoreSee Less

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Archbishop Paul SM video message: Catholic Social Services Annual Appeal 2024

Catholic Social Services Annual Appeal is running from 1 – 30 November 2024. Archbishop Paul Martin SM shares a video message about the work of Catholic Social Services and invites…

Catholic Social Services Hope Appeal – Bringing hope to the community since the 1960s

The Catholic Social Services Hope Appeal is running from 1 – 30 November 2024 and asks for the community’s support in continuing their important work, bringing hope to individuals and…

Consultation Hui with Archbishop Paul

On Sunday 15 September 2024, Catholic Māori from around Te Whanganui-a-Tara met with Archbishop Paul Martin sm to discuss a range of issues relevant to whaanau and faith. Archbishop Paul was seeking counsel on a variety of matters including the relaunching of Te Kahu o Te Rangi and the care of tamariki and rangatahi Māori in our Catholic schools.

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Life Teen Aotearoa Leadership Convention

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Wellington seminarian Kinh Nguyen preparing for his Diaconate Ordination

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Pukekaraka leads World Rosary Day

Pope Francis called for all Catholics to take part in this year’s World Rosary Day on 7 October, the Feast of the Holy Rosary, by coming together at their local time of 7pm to recite the Rosary at shrines, in community settings or at home.

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