Celebrate a fantastic year of youth ministry at our end-of-year Celebration Mass! This special event marks the end of our year-long journey with the young leaders of the Diocese of ...
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We do not have a lot of “hard facts” of regarding Saint Nicholas. This has not inhibited the Church honouring him in both the Eastern and Western traditions. We do ...
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Today we recognise the Immaculate Conception of Mary. What this solemnity reveals is what all of the Christian faith reveals: that we are sons and daughters of a God whose ...
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Today's memorial celebrated the visitation of Mary to a Mexican peasant on 9 December 1531. She holds a special place in the culture and religious life of many Mexicans and ...
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Today the CDA Diocesan Offices close until Wednesday 10 January. Bishop Steve and the staff wish everyone a blessed, life-filled celebration of Emmanuel God with us. Merry Christmas and peace ...
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The Nativity of our Lord. Emmanuel 'God with us' is here amongst us. Let us rejoice and be glad. Christmas blessings from the CDA team.
Today we remember the first disciple Mary who carried the Word. followed the Word and inspires us to do the same. Read more about the history of this feast Mary ...
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Today marks the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord the end of the Christmas season. This feast celebrates the beginning of Jesus' ministry and confirms his identity as the ...
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Today the diocesan offices reopen after the Christmas break.
Today we remember the first official Mass in New Zealand, at the Poynton family home in Totara Point. All are welcome to the 186th Anniversary of the first mass in ...
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Every year we deliver more mess, more fun and more amazing opportunities to connect with Jesus in a personal way. Life Teen Aotearoa Summer Camp is for you and it ...
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In 1997, Pope Saint John Paul II instituted a day of prayer for women and men in consecrated life. This celebration is attached to the Feast of the Presentation of the ...
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