Dove Catholic Fellowship for Catholic Women
Judy Olsen
Dove Fellowship was formed in 1984 with a special emphasis on women’s ministry to women in gentleness and love, as exemplified by Mary Mother of God and Mother of the Church. Dove operates under the authority of the Bishop’s of New Zealand in close co-operation with the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
The Fellowship’s vision is for women from all walks of life to bond together in the power of the Holy Spirit to effect a force for good in the nation, to become instrumental in building family and parish life, and providing support for one another.
Dove offers a place where all women join together to know Christ more deeply and realise their full potential as women of God. There are nine Fellowships throughout New Zealand. They each hold monthly meetings, which provide inspiring talks from guest speakers, a time of praise and worship and an opportunity to receive prayer. Please visit the Dove website at www.dove.org.nz for meeting dates and venues in Wellington Archdiocese (Wellington and Nelson) and Palmerston North Diocese (Napier).
Dove holds annual retreats. This year it will be in Auckland from 31 July to 2 August. The theme is ‘Love Outpouring’ and there are to be some outstanding speakers from New Zealand and Australia. It will also be an opportunity to attend various workshops. There is a live-in option or day only registration. Please visit our website to find out more about Dove Fellowship, monthly meetings and and the retreat visit
Judy Olsen is a member of the Dove national team.