CALLED TO MORE
In February, I joined with 500 participants from throughout Australasia at the first Divine Renovation Australasia Conference. It was held at St Declan’s Parish and Marist Catholic College, Penshurst, in […]
The Rite of Election 2023
The Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion are important steps for those desiring to be baptised and received into full communion in the Catholic Church. This celebration […]
Anne McCormack
Anne McCormack, who died in Christchurch in December after a lengthy illness, was the director of Catholic Social Services for three decades, and became widely known and respected in the […]
Papal Honour Awarded in Fairlie
Pope Francis recently awarded the Benemerenti medal to Pauline Gallagher in recognition of over 60 years of exceptional service to the Catholic Church in the Mackenzie Parish. The name Benemerenti, […]
Clergy Jubilee 2022
On 12 December, Mass was offered to celebrate the anniversaries of the Ordination to Priesthood of BishopMichael Gielen and Fr Benito Velasco, 25 years, having been ordained in 1997. We […]
Our Teachers Draw Near to Our Lord as the Year Begins
The teachers’ commissioning Masses are important events in the life of the Diocese. These three Masses are held in the first school term each year. In the Mass, the staff […]
Fr Paulo recognised in New Year Honours
Congratulations to Christchurch East Priest Fr Paulo Filoialii, who was recognised in the New Year Honours earlier this year. Fr Paulo was awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit for […]
From our Bishop
At this time, when we reflect on Christ’s suffering, it is appropriate that we also remember the devastation experienced by so many in our country. We especially recall the loss […]
What’s New at JPII?
The John Paul II Centre for Life is pleased to introduce its new Director, Theresa Klaassens. She is following on from the great work of Maria Schmetzer, who is retiring. […]
Christchurch Diocese Holds Ablaze Parish Renewal Conference
In convening the Second Ablaze Parish Renewal Conference for the Christchurch Diocese at the Aldersgate Centre, Bishop Michael echoed the words of Our Lord in the Gospel as he called […]