The Chrism Mass is held during Holy Week in every Catholic diocese. During this mass, the priests, deacons and representatives of the entire diocesan community gather around the Bishop, who blesses the Holy Oils for use in the coming year. These are: Oil of the Sick Oil of Catechumens Sacred Chrism Whenever the Holy Oils ...
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The Rite of Election both closes the period of the catechumenate and marks the beginning of the final and more intense preparation for the sacraments of initiation which will be celebrated during the Easter Vigil. The call to Continuing Conversion recognises candidates already part of the elect moving into a reflective time of immediate preparation ...
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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 Auckland. We are excited to celebrate the many ways they have served in 2023. At this mass, we are excited to present the Tu Kahikatea ...
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You're invited to a very special WYD23 Pilgrims’ Commissioning Mass with Bishop Steve Lowe! Join us as we commission the young leaders who will be heading to World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal, and celebrate with their faith communities, who have supported them through their preparations 🙌
Bishop Steve invites all those who were ‘newly planted’ into the faith community at Easter, their families, and friends to the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph for the Mass of the Neophytes on 28th May at 4.30pm. This is an opportunity for all gathered to give thanks for the gift of faith and ...
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Diocesan Youth Mass is back in April! We would love for you to join us in this celebration! After Mass we will have some kai and refreshments in the square, come have a chat and enjoy some fellowship!
Grab your friends & whānau and come join together with other youth and young adults from around the Diocese for the September Youth Mass! This Mass is Hosted by Vinnies - Join us in celebrating the Feast Day of St Vincent de Paul! We are also blessed to be joined by Monsignor Bernard Kiely! Validated ...
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Join us in celebrating and saying farewell to Bishop Michael Gielen! Following the Holy Father’s announcement that Bishop Michael Gielen has been appointed Bishop of Christchurch, you’re invited to join us for a farewell Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral, 7pm on Sunday the 26th of June 2022. This will be our opportunity to thank ...
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Each year after Easter the bishop celebrates the Mass of the Neophytes. This mass of welcome to new Catholics is a time for all those who were baptised or received into the Church to gather at the Cathedral for the bishop to welcome them to the family and to recognise that we are a Church ...
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