Weekly Notices

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK

SAVE THE DATE! We are excited to announce the first Catholic Business Lunch for 2026 will feature guest speaker Rt Hon Sir Bill English. The lunch will be held on Thurs, May 7 from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. The event will bring together business leaders, professionals and executives from across the diocese for an afternoon of connection and faith-filled conversation. This will be a valuable opportunity for inspiration and networking.

Mark the date in your diary!

Venue and registration details will be provided soon.

CARITAS Lent Webinar Series 2026
Parishioners are warmly invited to take part in the Lent Webinar Series 2026, a six‑week national online journey with New Zealand’s Catholic Bishops. Each session includes guided reflection, insights from Catholic social teaching, and moments for quiet contemplation as we prepare our hearts for Easter. To register, visit

www.caritas.org.nz/lent-webinars

All are welcome to join any or all of the upcoming sessions.

JESUS YOUTH MEETUP

Our first Jesus Youth MeetUP event for the year for all university students is happening on

Wed, Mar 11 at St. Teresa church hall. This event will provide an opportunity for students to connect , pray and have fun. Click here or on the QR Code to register.

WEDNESDAYS AT ONE

A weekly feast of music will return at 1.10pm on Mar 4 at the Catholic Pro-Cathedral or CBS Music Centre at 373 Manchester Street. This first event will feature Hans U. Hielscher, German concert organist. Enquiries to don.whelan@xtra.co.nz.

GREATER COMPANY OF MARY MASS

The next Greater Company of Mary Mass will be held on Sat, Mar 7, 10.30am at the Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham St North.

All welcome. Morning tea will follow. For catering purposes, please rsvp by Mon, Mar 2, to the Little Company of Mary office, ph 03 372 9224.

MOVIE - HOLY DAYS

The heartfelt Kiwi comedy-drama ‘Holy Days’ follows a young boy on a road trip with three eccentric nuns - a story that blends humour, hope, and redemption. Read more on our website.

CATHOLIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION RETREAT

New Zealand Catholic Medical Association (NZCMA) is an organisation that provides community, support and chaplaincy for those involved in health care in Aotearoa. We invite doctors, nurses, midwives, carers, pharmacists, physiotherapists, psychologists, counsellors, social workers, chaplains, dentists, health administrators, lawyers, and anyone in allied roles. The next nationwide event: Retreat and Seminar, based at the St Francis Friary & Retreat Centre, Auckland, commencing 6 pm, Fri, Mar 20, concluding 5pm Sat, Mar 21.

To view or register for this event, please visit https://bit.ly/NZCMA2026 or to receive updates for future events, please email newzealandcatholicmedical@gmail.com

TE KUPENGA 2026 WEBINARS

Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College will hold its first webinar of the year in preparation for World Youth Day 2027. Join Dr John Sehorn, Academic Dean of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology, as he unpacks the theme of WYD, “Take courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33) and reflects on how this message speaks to young people and the whole church. This will be on
Tue, 3 Mar, 5:00-6:00pm via Zoom. Go to www.tekupenga.ac.nz/webinars-2026 for more information and to register.

Mass in Te Reo Māori

Mass will be celebrated in te reo Māori at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral at the following times:

First Sunday of the month — 12:30 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel, followed by a cup of tea.

Second Sunday of the month — 12:30 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Third Sunday of the month — 12:30 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Fourth Sunday of the month — 6:00 pm, Nave (Parish Mass)

Fifth Sunday (when applicable) — 12:30 pm, Blessed Sacrament Chapel

Booklets provided. All welcome.

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

You are warmly invited to join us for a Retreat.

Sister Eveleen Retreat House, Sumner, 6 Whitewash Head

For retreat info and to register follow this link

Replenish Country Cottage, Retreat and Venue

Looking for a peaceful space to spend time with God or a beautiful venue for your next event?

Nestled at the foot of Mt Thomas Suitable for personal retreats, private functions, and wedding receptions. Replenish is 20 mins from Rangiora.

Enquiries to Cameron Surrey 022 109 2428

replenishretreat.co.nz

HEARING THE VOICE OF GOD and learning to follow is an essential part of your prayer life. Christ the Redeemer Parish are offering a seminar to guide you to be attentive to God’ s still, small voice. On Thursdays 5, 12 & 19 Mar starting at 7pm finishing at 9pm. This will be held at St Joseph’ s Pastoral Centre (Vagues Road, Papanui) Register by emailing Judith at pastoral@christchurchnorth.co.nz.

FORTY DAYS & FORTY NIGHTS

Growing in maturity of Faith accompanied by Food For Faith through Lent with daily reflections at www.foodforfaith.org.nz

DAY OF ST JOSEPH

The St Joseph’s Amberley Men’s Group warmly invite you to attend a pilgrimage walk in honour of St Joseph. The walk will be held on Sat, Mar 14. Visit the diocese website for more details.

ST PATRICK’S SCHOOL KAIAPOI CENTENARY MASS

All past students and staff are welcome to attend the St Patrick’s School, Kaiapoi Centenary Mass at 9.00am on Sun, Mar 8 at St Patrick’s Church in Kaiapoi. Established in 1926 by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions, the school is an integral part of St Peter Chanel Parish, Waimakariri. Please direct enquiries to stpatrickskaiapoicentenary@gmail.com.

LENTEN RECOLLECTION

The Catholic Parish of the Good Shepherd, Hurunui, invites you for a Lenten Recollection, the theme is “Embracing the Wandering”: A Journey to love the LOST SHEEP. To be held on Tue, Mar 3 in Culverden and Wed, Mar 4 in Amberley. It will start with a Mass at 7.00pm, followed by a talk by Fr Rex Ramos at 7:30pm to 8:15pm. Please direct any enquiries to catholichurunui@gmail.com.

Diamond Jubilee - The Catholic Parish of Wellington South

All former and current parishioners are invited to a celebration of several historical milestones on Sun, Apr 19. The first Catholic church, St Francis de Sales Church, Island Bay, was built in 1906, 120 years ago, and the current church was blessed and opened in 1966, 60 years ago.

The weekend of celebration will also acknowledge 100 years since the opening of the St Madeleine Sophie primary school, the forerunner of the current primary school of St Francis de Sales. A special Mass of remembrance and thanks featuring past and present priests will be followed by a lunch at the Pines Cabaret, Houghton Bay.

Registrations of interest are welcomed by providing contact details to:

office@wellingtonsouthcatholic.org