Litany of the Saints
30 April 2025
Cardinal John Dew, Archbishop Emeritus of Wellington, was present in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis. Now, he and the other cardinals prepare for the Conclave in which they will elect the next successor of St Peter. Before leaving for Rome, Cardinal John explained that the Litany of the Saints will be sung as the cardinals commence the Conclave, calling upon the saints for their help and intercession. A friend of Cardinal John said they would pray a Litany each day before and during the Conclave for the Cardinals.
Cardinal John himself has added a recitation of the Litany of the Saints to his daily prayer. He said if other people would join him, “that would be wonderful”. This Litany of the Saints has been prepared specifically for the intention of the Conclave and especially for Aotearoa New Zealand. It invites use of both of our spoken languages in New Zealand, as well as the language of the universal Church. It is hoped it will be prayed by many Catholics in our country. This resource will be supplemented with a sung recording that can be used in prayer while you listen. A PowerPoint presentation, with the recording, will also be available for use in schools and other settings.
Let us unite our prayers with those of Cardinal John, his fellow Cardinals and the universal Church, that the Holy Spirit will give wisdom and insight to all those who enter the Conclave on Wednesday, 7 May.
E te Ariki (Lord), Lord, have mercy.
E te Karaiti (Christ), Christ, have mercy.
E te Ariki (Lord), Lord, have mercy.
Holy Mary, Mother of God īnoi mō mātou (pray for us).
Mother of the Church īnoi mō mātou.
Queen of Apostles īnoi mō mātou.
Queen of Peace īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Michael the Archangel īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Gabriel īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Raphael īnoi mō mātou.
Holy Angels of God īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Joseph īnoi mō mātou.
Saint John the Baptist īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Mary Magdalene īnoi mō mātou.
All disciples of the Lord īnoi mō mātou.
All you holy men and women, pray for us
Saints Peter and Paul pray for us.
Saint Andrew pray for us.
Saints John and James pray for us.
Saint Thomas pray for us.
Saint Matthew pray for us.
Saint Mark pray for us.
Saint Luke pray for us.
All Apostles and Evangelists pray for us.
All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Saint Stephen ora pro nobis (pray for us).
Saints Perpetua and Felicity orate pro nobis.
Saint Peter Chanel ora pro nobis.
All Martyrs of the Church orate pro nobis.
Saint John XXIII ora pro nobis.
Saint Paul VI ora pro nobis.
Saint John Paul II ora pro nobis.
All Popes of the Church orate pro nobis.
All you holy men and women, pray for us
Saints Augustine and Benedict īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Patrick īnoi mō mātou.
Saints Francis and Clare īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Dominic īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Ignatius of Loyola īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Teresa of Avila īnoi mō mātou.
Saint John Vianney īnoi mō mātou.
Saint Damian of Molokai īnoi mō mātou.
All you holy men and women, pray for us.
Saint Marcellin Champagnat pray for us.
Saint Jeanne Jugan pray for us.
Venerable Suzanne Aubert pray for us.
Venerable Catherine McAuley pray for us.
Saint Mary MacKillop pray for us.
Saint Teresa of Kolkata pray for us.
All holy men and women pray for us.
Saints of God pray for us.
All you holy men and women, pray for us.
For the Church Whakarongo mai ki ta mātou īnoi. (Lord, hear our prayer.)
For wisdom and for insight Whakarongo mai ki ta mātou īnoi.
For courage and compassion Whakarongo mai ki ta mātou īnoi.
For those in Conclave Whakarongo mai ki ta mātou īnoi.
Christ, hear us Christ, graciously hear us
