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Thank you from Bishop Steve Lowe
March 7, 2023
Bishop Steve Lowe has expressed his gratitude to the people of the Christchurch Diocese who have generously donated funds to Bishop Michael’s Auckland Flood Appeal. Bishop Michael launched the Auckland
CBN welcomes Fr Michael Mahoney
March 1, 2023
We are delighted to announce that Father Michael Mahoney SM will be the guest speaker at our first Catholic Business Network luncheon event for 2023. Although he’s spent 30 years
2022 CCJP Essay Winners Announced
February 25, 2023
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) would like to congratulate the winners of the 2022 Annual CCJP Essay and Multimedia competition. The 2022 Essay competition was based on
Closure of St Paul’s Church, Albury (Mackenzie)
February 24, 2023
Closure of St Paul’s Church, Albury (Mackenzie Parish) Former parishioners and friends of St Paul’s Church in Albury are invited to attend a final Mass and decommissioning to be officiated
Food For Faith
February 20, 2023
Food for Faith is an online mission that offers reflections and gospel content on a range of themes with practical ways we can enrich our journey in the Christian faith. It
Employment Vacancies
February 1, 2023
Registered Psychologist About The Role: The Catholic Social Services team, part of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch, offers exceptional programmes at absolutely no charge to anyone in need, including psychology
PSNI Launch Mother & Baby Appeal
January 24, 2023
The Police Service of Northern Ireland launched an investigation into allegations of abuse within Mother and Baby Institutions, Work Houses and Magdalene Laundries in Northern Ireland on 6th October 2021.
What’s New at JPII?
January 9, 2023
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
January 9, 2023
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