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Our Jubilee 2025 page is live - click through!
Our indulgence pamphlet can be found here
Please find up to date calendar for events in Hamilton Diocese (Pentecost has been amended)
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SAVE THE DATE
PHOTOS REQUIRED
St. Patrick's Parish Putaruru is celebrating its 100 year centenary this year on 30th November 2025.
As part of the celebrations, we will be having a photographic exhibition and would kindly ask if anyone has any photos of St. Patrick's Church, in particular the construction or opening of the church if they could scan and email to the parish office: stpatricksputaruru@gmail.com along with any stories or names that may be in relation with the photos.
"Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College is offering online webinars in 2025. This series features our current and past students who will inspire us as they talk about growing in faith, leadership in ministry, and their role in ministry.
Please share the attached flyer
Copy and paste of information available below.
Topics:
Reflections on Dilexit Nos
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
5-6pm via Zoom
Speaker: Fr Monty Bamford (Christchurch Diocese)
Role of Social Media and Digital Publishing in the New Evanglisation
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
5-6pm via Zoom
Speaker: Rebecca Taylor-Hunt (Director, Catholic Enquiry Centre)
Pastoral Ministry among Māori and Pasifika in the Third Millennium
Wednesday, 25 June 2025
5-6pm via Zoom
Speaker: Rev Hemi Ropata (Deacon, Society of Mary)
Parish Ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
5-6pm via Zoom
Speaker: Emily Sit (Director of Mission & Evangelisation – Palmerston North Diocese)
Raising a Catholic Family in the Third Millennium
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Speakers: Cameron and Cheryl Surrey (Catholic Parents – Cheryl is the Regional Lead for Divine Renovation NZ)
Reflections on Jubilee 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Speaker: Fadi Yalda (CTC Biblical Studies Lecturer)
Divine Mercy Conference May 23-25 2025 Auckland
Fr Chris Alar - Keynote Speaker
Divine Mercy NZ is excited to be bringing back to New Zealand Fr Chris Alar MIC from the US plus several other international speakers.
Divine Mercy Conference2025 will be in a real sense an encapsulation of all that has gone before, and yet more, and to the point – how that is lived out, witnessed, in the Third Millennium. Please join us for this important event in the Jubilee Year.
Registrations are essential; www.divinemercyconference2025.co.nz
Pat Barrett 03 359 2087 info@divinemercy.co.nz
CATHNEWS NEW ZEALAND: The Bishops Conference this week launched the renewed CathNews New Zealand project. This ministry supports Catholics and people interested in the Church in accessing news and other content of interest. It draws from material that has already been published and includes original content. The best way to receive CathNews New Zealand is by signing up to the newsletter, which is sent on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Visit the CathNews New Zealand website and sign up at https://cathnewsnz.com
GENE TECHNOLOGY BILL: The New Zealand Parliament is currently considering changes to legislation related to gene technology and genetic editing. The Nathaniel Centre for Bioethics, a Catholic agency, and the InterChurch Bioethics Council have prepared a resource to explain this complex area of science and law. The Parliament is receiving submissions on the Gene Technology Bill until next Monday, February 17. Find out more at: https://bit.ly/ICBCNathaniel
ALPHA 2025
Are you running Alpha this year? Have you already saved the dates? Can you please let us know as we get requests often to be told when the next Alpha course will be run - people are willing to travel!
For financial help to assist running Alpha in your parish please learn more here.
We have renewed our annual subscription for sacredmusic.online
If your parish/community-group/school is interested please contact kirstym@cdh.org.nz we have set up a diocesan subscription and can add you as a user.
Call for Applications
Waikato Hospital Volunteer Chaplaincy Assistants
Applications are now invited for the 2025 intake and will close on Monday 3 March 2025. waikatochaplains@tewhatuora.govt.nz
The Guidebook Pilgrimage Aotearoa, is available for distribution in the Hamilton Diocese, on behalf of the wonderful authors, John Hornblow and Jenny Boyack. It’s genesis and release are certainly a moment of Divine Providence given that 2025 is the Year of the Pilgrimage!!
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women, is excited to be launching a new initiative called Dovecotes. We invite you to prayerfully consider joining us by forming a Dovecote in your parish. All it needs is for two or more women, to support each other to deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, through regular shared prayer. Our leaflet called ‘Welcome to Dovecotes’ available from your parish, contains all the relevant information. It’s also on our website: www.dove.org.nz or email Gloria Stafford: dovenational.leader@gmail.com
Mens Rosary Group
Calling all men to gather and pray for the conversion of New Zealand.
Meet: Steps of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When: Saturday March 1st, 12pm
Contact: Bruce 021 556 227
(These will continue to run every 1st Saturday of the Month)
100 Years of St Columba's Parish & School
2025 marks the milestone of 100 years of faith, education, and community at St Columba's Parish and School in Hamilton! We welcome past and present parishioners, alumni, families and friends to join our celebrations from Friday 28th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025. Events include a Welcome Mix & Mingle, School Open Day, Centenary Celebration Dinner, and a Final Mass & Morning Tea. To register, visit www.stcolumbacentenary.com.
📸 Throwback to Bishop Denis at Medjugorje with Mir Pilgrimages
Do you feel called to respond to the invitation of Our Lady Queen of Peace to be with her in Medjugorje? Millions of pilgrims have responded and have experienced an extraordinary, grace-filled pilgrimage. Join Mir Pilgrimages and chaplain Fr Joy Thottamkara on a group pilgrimage departing 22 May 2025 for 10 fulfilling days and nights experiencing 'Medjugorje In-Depth'. See your parish noticeboard or call Patricia Parsons on 027 421 9064.
Fr Joy Thottamkara C.S.s.R belongs to the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, popularly known as the Redemptorists. He has been chaplain to the Syro Malabar Community in Auckland and now in Hamilton, he is also parish priest of Melville. He has completed his Masters in Sacred Theology.
Parish to Parish for Bed and Breakfast, Catholics throughout New Zealand and a few in Australia host Catholics in their homes, a wonderful way for Catholics to meet and enjoy the company of other Catholics A contribution of $50 for one person, and $30 for each additional guest, this is per night. E.g two people would pay $80 per night.
If you wish to purchase a book with the details of the hosts, the cost is $15, includes postage, contact or order from Marie Anderson 2 Brent Place, Christchurch 8053, phone 027 2800 611, email marie.ian@xtra.co.nz
Pro-Life Vigil Outside Waikato Hospital
Is anyone interested in attending a fruitful, legal and regular pro-life vigil outside Waikato Hospital?
Times and days that we meet: Wednesday’s and Alternate Friday’s
If you are interested in coming along please contact Ria Rose via email: sixroses@xtra.co.nz
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