Bishop’s Appeal for Seminarians

Your contributions to our Bishop's Appeal this Advent enable us to support our future priests Matthew, Linh and Ignatius. To give to the Bishop’s Appeal, you can donate online through our website or through the envelopes available in your local parish.

Christmas Mass Times

Looking for Christmas Mass times for a parish in the diocese? Christmas Mass times across the diocese can be found here. 

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Reading the daily readings is a powerful way to nourish your spiritual life and deepen your understanding of the Word of God, providing guidance and inspiration for your faith journey.

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Decree Assigning the Name of Our Lady Queen of Peace

Decree Assigning the Name of Our Lady Queen of Peace to the Catholic Parish of Christchurch South effective 28 November 2023.

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Media Release 29 October 2023

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch receives clarity from Rome.

Pastoral Letter Reflective

Bishop Michael Issues Pastoral Letter

This weekend, Bishop Michael issued a Pastoral Letter that was read out at each Sunday Mass, relating to the Rome recourse that was taken to the Vatican earlier this year.

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Weekly Notices 3 December

Parish Weekly Notices for 3 December

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