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Selection of Hymns
Below is a small selection of hymns often sung in parishes around Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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)
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)