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National Calendar 2025

Key dates in the National Calendar of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand for 2025.

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Support Life Sunday 2024

The theme for Support Life Sunday 2024 on October 13 is Infinite Dignity

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National Calendar 2024

Key dates in the National Calendar of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand for 2024.

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Te Kahu o te Ora - A Consistent Ethic of Life

We are pleased to offer to you, the Catholics of Aotearoa, a revised version of Te kahu o te ora – A…

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National Assembly of Diocesan Priests 2023

National Assembly of Diocesan Priests 2023

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Marian Synod Prayer for 31 May 2023

The National Liturgy Office has prepared a prayer for the Memorial of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the conclusion…

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2023 Resources

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated in the Southern Hemisphere between Ascension Sunday and Pentecost Sunday, so from 21…

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National Calendar 2023

Key dates in the National Calendar of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand for 2023.

National Calendar 2022

Key dates in the National Calendar of the Catholic Church in New Zealand for 2022.

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Apostolic Letter "Desiderio Desideravi" of the Holy Father Francis

Pope Francis has written the Apostolic Letter Desiderio Desideravi to recall the profound meaning of Eucharistic celebrations as they emerged from the…

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2022 Resources

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated in the Southern Hemisphere between Ascension Sunday and Pentecost Sunday, thus from 29…

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Jude McKee, Family carer: Now it’s my turn

People sometimes ask Jude McKee if her mother should be in a home.

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Bijo John, Nurse: Whatever I can do, I do

Bijo John trained as a nurse in India and New Zealand, and has worked in both hospital and community nursing settings.

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Kathleen Field, Hospital Chaplain: Life is fragile

Kathleen Field is a hospital chaplain who recognises that human beings understand very little about sickness and death.

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Bernard Leuthart, General Practitioner: Supporting the life of the vulnerable

Dr Bernard Leuthart is a general practitioner and clinical director at Tui Ora, a Whānau Ora health and social services provider in…

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Hariata Kahu, Drug & Alcohol counsellor: Belonging and connection

Hariata Kahu is a drug and alcohol counsellor at Te Tai o Marokura health and social services in Kaikōura and sees…

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Aye Maung, L’Arche house leader: There are no barriers

Aye Maung is Rangimārie house leader at the Kāpiti L’Arche community.

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Wendy Hill, Supporter of pregnant women

Wendy Hill is a counsellor, social worker and advocate.

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Sr Lusini Falemaka: Health is part of our being

Support Life Sunday 2021 Sr Lusini Falemaka has practised as a nurse for over 30 years, training in Tonga before joining…

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Support Life Sunday 2021: Supporting and honouring health carers

The theme of Support Life Sunday on 10 October is “Supporting and honouring health carers.

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2021 Resources

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated in New Zealand between Ascension Sunday and Pentecost Sundays each year, so 16…

Religious Leaders Advertisement on EOLCA Referendum Sept 21

Many of the religious leaders of Aotearoa New Zealand signed an open letter to voters on September 20 criticising aspects of the…

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Valuing the Vulnerable is the theme for Respect Life Sunday 2020

Respect Life Sunday 2020 on 11 October invites us to value and protect vulnerable members of our families, communities, society and nation…