Youth And Young Adult Ministry
The Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry team is part of the Auckland Diocese Pastoral Services Group. Our goal is to support young people and those in ministry as we continue leading them closer to the heart of Christ. We minister, accompany and provide support to leaders of parishes, community youth and young adult groups. We encourage and support effective programmes that engage, equip and empower youth to become active and committed members of the Catholic Church.
In a special way, we thank The Catholic Caring Foundation who support our ministry.
JOEY BONNEVIE
Team Leader
Joey was born in Manila, Philippines. He moved to New Zealand in March 2002. He graduated from AUT with a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science majoring in Applied Microbiology. While he was looking to start his career in this field, he realised that God was calling him to a different vocation – Youth and Young Adult Ministry.
Joey has been involved in Youth Ministry since 2004. He served in a lay community called Youth For Christ/Singles for Christ (Couples for Christ International) in Oceania as a youth leader, including three years as a Mission Volunteer. In 2013, joined the Auckland Catholic Youth Ministry Team. Since then, he had completed his Certificate in Catholic Youth Ministry through The Catholic Institute of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Joey is also married to his best friend and the love of his life, Denisse and together they have son Noah and a dog Eze.
FELICITY MEIJER
Mission Co-ordinator
Felicity grew up in rural Auckland and she loves getting out in nature or going for a good roadie! Felicity is passionate about youth & young adult ministry and has served in a range of different contexts. Felicity studied at Laidlaw College and completed her Bachelor’s degree in Theology, majoring in Biblical Studies, which really gave her the opportunity to integrate theology and ministry. She looks forward to seeing how the Holy Spirit continues to work and to be a part of His plan!
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Tertiary Chaplaincy
Youth and Young Adult Ministry
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Pompallier Diocesan Centre,
30 New Street,
Ponsonby.
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110 Symonds Street,
Grafton,
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