Change the world this May
There are many ways to change the world. But there is one way that is the most successful! Bring the world a different message… a message that is revolutionary and necessary. On May 15, fight back for what you have always believed in. Raise your voice, and pray the Rosary! Five years ago a group of Spanish youth released a video during the month of May to promote praying the rosary. The... Read more»New Apostolic Nuncio for New Zealand
The Holy Father has appointed Archbishop Martin Krebs as apostolic nuncio to New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and apostolic delegate to the Pacific Ocean. Archbishop Krebs, titular of Taborenta, was previously apostolic nuncio to Guinea and Mali. Please remember to pray for our new nuncio! More about the new Nuncio from... Read more»Ascension Of The Lord Facts & Novena
The fortieth day after Easter Sunday, commemorating the Ascension of Christ into heaven, according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2. Traditionally the Feast is held on a Thursday (known as Ascension Thursday) marking exactly forty days from Easter Sunday. The Catholic Bishops in New Zealand moved the Feast to the closest Sunday, one week before Pentecost. In the Eastern Church this feast... Read more»May is Mary’s Month
A Reflection Since the 16th century, Catholics have dedicated the month of May to Our Lady, the Mother of God. Why? Watch this video to reflect on this beautiful devotion to Our Lady. Read more»Euphrasie House
Property Report – Kete Korero Developments in Hamilton East The Catholic Diocese of Hamilton purchased an historical site from The Institute de Notre Dame des Missions Trust Board in 2012, which had been in Catholic ownership for approximately 130 years. The site situated in Clyde Street Hamilton East contains the St Mary’s Covent Chapel, Euphrasie House (past Convent and Hostel) and a... Read more»Fr Michael Gielen reports from Rome
Fr Michael Gielen is currently studying in Rome. He was in St Peter’s Square when Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope. He spoke to us about his experiences over the last weeks… How did you hear about Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation? FrM: I was in the Chapel when a friend of mine came in and said “Pope Benedict has renounced his papacy!”. Because he said it in Italian... Read more»Kete Korero May Edition Out Now
The latest edition of the diocesan publication Kete Korero, is out now. Look for it in Parishes in the coming weeks or read it online here first! Features Fr Michael Gielen reports from Rome Marriage bill ‘bizarre’ Monsignor Trevor Murray Good Shepherd Sunday Easter Feature Book Review Year of Faith Pilgrimage to Whakatane Diocesan News Euphrasie House Fr John Bergin Our Parishes Catholic... Read more»Debate about child hunger needed as numbers seeking food increase
Catholic Bishop of Hamilton Denis Browne supports the public debate on the food insecurity experienced by many New Zealand families. “Numbers of hungry people seeking food at night in my Diocese have doubled in the last two months. St Vincent de Paul staff running the Fullfill community vans in Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga say these numbers include many children, and they are struggling... Read more»
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