Archbishop Paul shares his message for October, encouraging us to pray both individually and with each other.
We are the Catholic community of the lower North and upper South Islands of Aotearoa New Zealand, following Jesus Christ by celebrating and sharing faith, growing in community, caring for our common home, and working for justice and peace.
Community Stories
Mass to mark the start of Caritas Oceania Forum at Sacred Heart
Join Archbishop Paul and the Caritas Oceania representatives including Cardinal Soane Mafi of Tonga, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong of Fiji, and Archbishop Mosese Vitolio Tui of Samoa, along with other overseas visitors, including the Caritas Internationalis Secretary-General.
Special Collection on Sunday, 18 October – World Mission Sunday
We have a Special Collection coming up on Sunday, 18 October: World Mission Sunday.
Homage to Te Raukura: an evening of performance and reflection on Parihaka day at St Mary of the Angels
An evening of music and performance with Henare Walmsley–taonga pūoro, Choir of St Mary of the Angels, St Bernard’s College, Dan Poynton–piano, Jonathan Berkahn and folk musicians, Pepe Becker–soprano, Baroque … Continued
Upcoming events in the Archdiocese
Mass to mark the start of Caritas Oceania Forum at Sacred Heart Cathedral
October 18, 2026
7:00 PM
Sacred Heart Cathedral
St Benedict’s School 75th Jubilee
October 22, 2026
12:00 AM
Online safeguarding workshop
October 27, 2026
7:00 PM
Online
ADW Young Church Network Gathering at St Joseph’s, Mount Victoria
October 31, 2026
12:00 PM
St Joseph’s Church
Love is a Decision – November 1
November 1, 2026
10:00 AM
Homage to Te Raukura: an evening of performance and reflection on Parihaka day
November 5, 2026
6:30 PM
St Mary of the Angels
Love is a Decision – November 8
November 8, 2026
10:00 AM
Reflection day: Being One with Earth at St Joseph’s Church
November 14, 2026
10:00 AM
St Joseph’s Church
