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Bishop Barry Jones

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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

Tuesday the 9th of February 2010

FROM the Gospel for today [NAB]:

This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; In vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines human precepts.

Sunday Gospel Reflection

Fr Paddy Cahill 7 February 2010

As a way of marking the “Year of the Priest', Holy Cross Seminary staff and students are making a national pilgrimage this month. They will visit each Diocese and participate in a concelebrated Mass for Vocations in each Cathedral with the Bishop presiding. more»
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Diocesan News

29 January 2010

The Memorial Requeim Mass celebrated for Father Seamus Clenaghan RIP was held in the Cathedral on Wednesday 27 January in the Cathedral. Mass was celebrated by Father Rick Loughan (Vicar General) and the homily given by Bishop Basil Meeking. more»
Requeim Mass celebrated for Father Seamus Clenaghan RIP

Events Calendar

Tuesday 9 February 2010, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm @ Good Shepherd House, 372 Innes Rd.

This group meets every second Tuesday of the month 7.30pm - 9.00pm, Good Shepherd House, 372 Innes Rd, for those thinking about the priesthood. more»
White Collar Workers Needed

What's happening?

Bishop Barry has announced that the Community of St John will come to the Diocese in 2010. The Community will take up an appointment at St Teresa's Parish in Riccarton.

"I have invited the Community of St John to establish a foundation in this parish of St Teresa in Riccarton more»
Community of St John to come to the Diocese