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Catholic Diocese of Auckland - Te Taumata O Te Hahi Katorika
About Us
Pastoral Agencies
The Bishop employs a number of agencies, committees and commissions that carry out various tasks on his behalf. You can read more about the pastoral work of these groups below.
Administration
The Administration Department is responsible for the financial stewardship of the diocese. Areas of responsibility include Human Resources, Property, and Finance. Website: www.administrationaucklandcatholic.org.nz
Abuse Complaints
Auckland diocese has a Sexual Abuse Protocol Committee, which investigates complaints, and makes recommendations to the Bishop. Complaints are handled compassionately and respectfully. They are investigated as thoroughly and speedily as possible, to ensure a fair outcome. The welfare of a victim is a primary concern. Contact Contact Fr David Tonks on 09 360 3003
Diocesan Library
The Eugene O’Sullivan Library is available for the research and study needs of the priests and the people of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland, students at the School of Theology and the wider public of Auckland. Anyone interested in studying Religion, Scripture and Theology is eligible to use these facilities. Website: www.catholiclibrary.org.nz
Sacraments
“The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. There are seven sacraments in the Church: Baptism, Confirmation or Chrismation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony.” – The Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1113 For information on the Sacraments and Rites of the Church, please
Communication
The Diocesan spokesperson is Dame Lyndsay Freer. Lyndsay comes to this role after 25 years as a media spokesperson for the Catholic Church, bringing a respected and trusted voice in Church affairs. Media representatives can contact Lyndsay on 021 272 4895, or use the form below to email Lyndsay. Please note that the Diocese provides
Catholic Development Fund
The Catholic Development Fund in the Auckland Diocese is governed by the Diocesan Administration Board, of which the Bishop is the principal trustee. The CDF is an important source of funding for project and initiatives eg: Parish and Church renovations/additions etc School building projects. With 65 Parishes and 56 schools in the Diocese the financial
About the Bishops
The Diocese is served by Bishop Patrick Dunn, Bishop Assistant Robin Leamy and Bishop Emeritas John Mackey. The Bishop Reflects Click here to listen to episodes from this new podcast! The Bishop on Film Click here for the Bishop’s Christmas Address
Education
The Catholic Schools Office (CSO) supports the work of school principals and staff, parents and parish priests in providing quality Catholic education to students from Early Childhood to Year 13 living in the Diocese of Auckland. www.catholicschools.org.nz
Catholic Social Services
Catholic Social Services exists to respond particularly to families and couples in need of counselling, social work and/or parenting assistance regardless of their spiritual belief. CSS has a long standing commitment to the wellbeing of people in our community. Many of those we assist work against great odds to make positive changes for themselves and
Catholic Caring Foundation
The Catholic Caring Foundation raises funds for distribution to a wide range of organisations located throughout the diocese of Auckland. When it comes to allocating assistance to the organisations it helps, the Foundation adopts a broad view. “We don’t just assist Catholic organisations,” said the former general manager, Leanne Tiscornia. Each service the Foundation assists
Faith Communities in Auckland
The Auckland Diocesan region is home to a number of Faith Communities. Please note that these communities are not Diocesan, so enquiries should be addressed directly to the specific community. Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Monmartre OSB Tyburn Monastery 100 Chamberlain Rd Bombay South Auckland 2675 Phone – (09) 236 0598 Fax – (09)
Diocesan History
The Catholic Diocese of Auckland is one of two original dioceses in New Zealand. Established on 20 June, 1848, the original territory of the Diocese was divided on 6 March 1980, forming the additional Diocese of Hamilton. The Bishops’ Conference website describes the history of Catholicism in New Zealand: Increasing numbers of settlers had begun
NZ Catholic
NZ Catholic is a national newspaper published by the Bishop of Auckland, with the vision of producing an excellent newspaper that will keep the Catholic community informed. NZ Catholic has been recognised as Australasia’s leading Catholic newspaper four times: 1996, 2001, 2002 and 2006. Website: www.nzcatholic.org.nz
