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Bishop Barry Jones

Kia tau te rangimarie ki a koe.   Tena koe  i  nga manaakitanga o te Ariki  i runga i a tatou katoa. Ko  taku mihi tenei ki a koe.

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As Christians, part of the universal Church, we are called to share the gospel message with all who wish to hear it. Accordingly, we want our website to be a means of making known the good news that God loves us.

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Daily Scriptures

Friday the 3rd of July 2009

FROM the Gospel for today [NAB]:

Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.

Sunday Gospel Reflection

Fr Paddy Cahill 28 June 2009

The Pope on the Feast of the Sacred Heart decided to inaugurate a “Year for Priests”, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of St John Vianney the patron saint of Parish Priests.

On Wednesday I went to the meeting of the Priests that live in our region. We have this meeting about four times a year. We begin with a cup of tea at 10am and conclude with dinner at 12:30pm. It is always an informed and friendly gathering where we spend time reflecting on the Scriptures till 11am, and then spend the rest of the time discussing Pastoral issues that affect our life as Priests. more»
“Year for Priests”

  

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Diocesan News

15 June 2009

Pope Benedict has announced the Church will celebrate a special year for priests to begin on June 19, the 150th anniversary of the death of the Cure d'Ars, St Jean Vianney.

Pope Benedict has noted that the year also marks the "150th anniversary of the death of the saintly 'Cure of Ars', Jean Marie Vianney, a true example of a pastor at the service of Christ's flock." more»
Diocese Begins International Year of The Priest

Events Calendar

Sunday 21 June 2009, 4:15 pm to Tuesday 21 July 2009, 6:15 pm @ Catholic Social Services, 336 Cashel Street

Life experiences, such as coping with our children and relating to our partners or dealing with loss, can remind us of our own unfinished business. Kim and Kevin are offering a therapy group to look at how past experience limits us in the present and how we can break out of constraints we have placed on ourselves and live richer, fuller, more satisfying lives for our own benefit and the benefit of our families. more»
Breaking the Mould

What's happening?

Updated Thursday 16th June.

The New Zealand Catholic Bishops' over the past weeks have made a number of announcements regarding Swine Flu. Most recently is the following pastoral letter on Swine Flu more»
New Zealand Catholic Bishops Release Pastoral Letter on 'Swine Flu'