We have enjoyed wonderful celebrations in the ordination of Bishop Paul on Saturday 3rd March, 11am This will followed by his installation into the Cathedral the following day on Sunday
Fr Michael Pui has kindly provided his homily given for the Month’s Mind Mass for Fr Graeme Blackburn.
23 January 2018 Dear Parishioners, As many of you will know, in December 2017, David Seymour’s ‘End of Life Choice’ bill had its first reading in Parliament and
The homily given by Fr Rick Loughnan at the Requiem Mass for Fr Graeme Blackburn. May he rest in peace.
Fr Rick Loughnan with Bishop-Elect Paul Martin express their deep sadness at the news of the death of Fr Graeme Blackburn last evening in a road accident. We along with
Fr Rick Loughnan, Diocesan Administrator is delighted to announce the appointment of Fr Paul Martin SM by the Holy Father as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Christchurch. In
Greg Bain interviews John Foley from St Patrick’s Basilica, Waimate about its history. We feature music recorded in the basilica by our Cathedral Choir and Orchestra.
MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE HEADS OF DENOMINATIONS OF CANTERBURY CHURCHES Sunday 10 September 2017 The Anglican Cathedral has been at the centre of perhaps one of the most public and
NEW ZEALAND CATHOLIC BISHOPS WARN OF THE DANGERS OF VOTER APATHY Even when the choices to be made seem difficult or the questions to be asked too tough, are we
We feature the visit of UK Catholic conductor and composer, Sir James MacMillan ! our diocese. We hear music from his rehearsal with 60 singers from our parishes in St
