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Statement from NZCBC President on Papal letter on abuse
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops welcome the Letter this week to the People of God from Pope Francis asking forgiveness for the…
Report on VoicetoVatican Survey of young people and the Church 2017
Report on VoicetoVatican Survey of young people and the Church 2017 PDF (1 MB)
Guidelines for the prevention of and response to sexual abuse in the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
In all actions concerning children, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities or legislative bodies,…
A better translation of the Mass possible
The new translation of the Mass is six years old.
National Calendar 2018
The National Calendar outlines key dates in the New Zealand Church's diary
Vacancy - Director, National Liturgy Office
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) is seeking applications for Director of the National Liturgy Office.
Hikoi Tahi
Standards for Catholic Youth and young adult ministry in Aotearoa PDF (1.2 MB)
Tu Kahikatea - Standing Tall
A framework for Catholic ministry with young people in Aotearoa New Zealand PDF (1.2 MB)
Sunday Reflection: Weekend of 24 September 2017
Matthew 20:1-16
Caritas Resources
Caritas provides resources for educators, students, parishes, social justice advocates, researchers and for prayer.
Bishop Max Takuira Matthew Māriu
Of Ngati Tuwharetoa, Bishop Māriu was born in Waihi and educated at Hato Paora College in Feilding. PDF (321 KB)
Mother Aubert
Suzanne Aubert, also known as Mother Aubert, was born and raised in France. PDF (291 KB)
Bishop Pompallier
New Zealand’s first bishop, Jean Baptiste François Pompallier, was born in Lyon, France,
on 11 December 1802. PDF (211 KB)
Pope John Paul II visits New Zealand
Pope John Paul II has been the only Pope to have visited New Zealand so far. PDF (281 KB)
History Post 1840
Increasing numbers of settlers had begun to put pressure on mission stations resulting in New Zealand being made an independent vicariate by… PDF (200 KB)
16. Body/Person
How does your body belong to who you really are? It reveals your presence.
12. No One Is an Island
Your relationship with God is obviously personal: no one can take your place in the history of the universe.
4. Looking But Not Seeing
If sometimes you find it hard to see the world as a gift, you are not alone.
2. Two Ways of Seeing
When you look out on the world at the beginning of each new day, there are two ways of seeing it.
1. Your Past
You can find out a lot about yourself from both science and religious faith. And that’s good news on both fronts.
Introduction: Facing the Questions
Who is that sitting on a small, rotating planet gliding through a large, cold universe? It’s you, of course.
History Pre 1840
When New Zealand was declared a colony in 1840, there were no more than 500 Catholics in the country.
Prayer in the Busyness of Life
There are many ways to enter into reflection and prayer.
Prayer in the Busyness of Life
There are many ways to enter into reflection and prayer.
Selection of Hymns
Below is a small selection of hymns often sung in parishes around Aotearoa, New Zealand.