Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy
Our vision is to 'make disciples of all nations', specifically on campus in Auckland. Through our pillars of prayer, evangelisation and community, we aim to live beatified lives in order to draw others to beatified living.
Upcoming Events
Tertiary Mass
Tertiary Mass is held on the third Sunday of every month during the University Semesters, at the Cathedral of St Patrick & St Joseph. Located at 43 Wyndham Street, Auckland CBD. Our aim is to invite all University Students to attend Mass and partake in serving during the Mass. Talk to a Chaplain if you are interested in serving for this Mass.
Due to COVID-19, tertiary masses are suspended until further notice.
Daily Readings +
Every Monday and Wednesday at 11:30am we have Daily Readings followed by Discussion of the Scriptures. This provides an entry level opportunity for students to engage with the scriptures of the day over coffee or tea and discover the relationship between the first reading, psalm and gospel.
Mass & Lunch
Every Tuesday at 12:10pm we have Mass & Lunch.
Our gourmet lunch provides an opportunity for students to cook for others, as well as providing a fully cooked meal for students who are in need of a wholesome meal on a student budget.
Chew the Word
Every Thursday at 12:30pm we have Chew the Word.
Feed your spirit and hungry stomach with our Chew the Word Bible study over a cooked breakfast.
Mass
Every Friday at 1:10 pm we have Mass.
In the Catholic Church, Mass is a Rite that encompasses the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
CAMERON SURREY PhD.
Team Leader
Originally from Pukekohe, I studied Philosophy at Waikato, then spent 5 and a half years studying theology and discerning the priesthood at Holy Cross Seminary in Auckland. When, after a major epiphany, I decided to leave the seminary, the adventure of discernment continued, taking me to the UK, where I got married to Cheryl and then started my PhD in theology just before the birth of our first child, Daisy-Ann, in 2011. After three years away I returned to New Zealand with my little family, completed my studies, and worked for four years in young adult formation at the Catholic Discipleship College. That time at CDC saw the arrival of two more children, Abigail (2015) and Joachim (2018). Since May 2019 I have had the privilege to serve in the chaplaincy. I am very grateful to have this opportunity to be around people engaged in a lively search for the truth.
MARIANA SIERRA ALONSO
Lay Chaplain
Originally from Mexico, but grew up in Montreal, Canada, I was raised Catholic. Never really interested in the faith up until the end of 2016 (yes, I missed out on world youth day, even though my Mum tried bribing me by selling the fact that I’d be able to travel Europe afterwards). I was in my second semester of uni, studying economics, and I was posed the question about whether I would like Jesus to be at the centre of my life. In that moment, realising I had no real direction in life (I strongly disliked economics), I decided to give God a chance thinking about how He has a plan for my life, a good plan, with a future and hope (Jeremiah 29:11). This then followed a year of loads of more learning about the Catholic faith, which then lead to two years of mission in Australia with NET ministries in the University of Queensland. Having learnt a lot and having loved my experience there, I jumped at the opportunity to continue in that ministry here in Auckland. I am very blessed that I have answered his call in my life, because it has given me more life than I could have managed on my own.
ROBBIE DE LA VEGA
Lay Chaplain
Born and raised in Manila, Philippines. I am a cradle catholic. In 2020 I was elected the President of the Auckland Catholic Tertiary Students Club. I have been a liturgical musician (pianist) since 2010. I serve across five parishes in the Auckland Diocese. I am an alumni at Sancta Maria College and I am currently studying at the University of Auckland doing a Bachelors of Science and a Bachelors of Arts degree. I started coming to the Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy in 2020 and I know that God has placed a desire in my heart to minister and to serve others not just through music but through building up the spirituality of tertiary students through discipleship. In April 2021, an opportunity arose in where I could do just that and ever since then, I am able to minister and to lead student engagement events as part of the ACTC team. God has truly blessed me with this opportunity and it is with wholeheartedness that I answer his call to serve.
FR ANDREW MATTHEW
Priest Chaplain
I was born in 1964, at the Mater Hospital. The catholic gynaecologist at my birth was Dr Dunn; father of Bishop Patrick Dunn. Most catholic mothers went to him in the 50's-70’s to give birth to their children. I grew up in Meadowbank, very near the Orakei basin in which we had great fun, swimming, fishing, eeling, and boating all summer long. I went to Mt Carmel primary school and then to Remuera Intermediate. After this, I went to Selwyn and Liston College’s. Our family were very “outdoors” people and I have fond memories of fishing, rabbit and duck hunting, and many trips to our friends batch on the Waikato river. When I was 21 years old, I went to Australia to join the Confraternity of Christ the Priest, a new religious order just starting up in Melbourne. Later, I return to New Zealand and finished my Priestly studies at Holy Cross Seminary. I was ordained by Bishop Patrick Dunn on the 31st of July, 2002 at the age of 38. On my ordination card I took the moto… “Through Him, with Him, and In Him”. I have been a parish priest in many Auckland parishes since I was ordained and I am presently Parish priest of St Benedict’s, Newton. I am the Spirtual Director of the Legion of Mary New Zealand, and the Priest Chaplain at the Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy.
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