"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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Lent 2026

Archbishop Paul calls on us to be courageous this Lenten season as we prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a precious time to prepare our hearts, minds and souls in celebration of the great Paschal mystery, and he encourages us to pray, seek forgiveness, and to trust in God.

South Island Catholic Schools Commissioning Mass

The South Island edition of the Catholic Schools Commissioning Masses was anything but unlucky.

Ash Wednesday at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul

The spirit of the Lord was within the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul for Ash Wednesday.

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North Island Catholic Schools Commissioning Mass

Blessing of Samoan communities in the Archdiocese

Catholic schools commissioning Masses

St Valentine’s Mass at Sacred Heart

Br. Douglas Dawick FMS Memorial Mass

‘Conversations in the Spirit’ and synodality: Reflections from meeting with the Pope and Cardinals in Rome

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WelCom December 2025

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