In the archives blog post 16 February 2026 we remembered the Franciscan Friars in New Zealand between 1860 and 1872. https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/2026/02/16/800th-anniversary-of-the-death-of-st-francis-of-assisi/
Here are the archival records of their return of their return –
The invite
The response
The return was announced in the Zealandia on 15 December 1938.
The official permission to set up a house from Rome
The Hillsborough Friary was officially opened on 6 February 1940. Here is a photograph from the Zealandia 15 February 1940.
This key was presented to Bishop Liston at the opening -
One of the first retreats -
Zealandia 25 January 1940
The Friary today -
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