Weekly Notices

VACANCY - EDUCATION MANAGER

The Catholic Diocese of Christchurch is hiring a visionary Education Manager to guide 28 primary and 7 secondary schools. This senior leadership team role provides direction for long-term planning, roll growth, and future school development, while safeguarding and enhancing special Catholic Character across integrated Catholic schools.

Further information is available on Seek. Confidential applications can be made on Seek addressed to the Recruitment Consultant advising the Bishop and COO by applying before March 25, 2026.

CHRISM MASS

You are warmly invited to the annual Chrism Mass on Monday, March 30, at 5.30pm at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral.

During this Mass, the bishop will bless the sacred oils used throughout the year in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders, and the Anointing of the Sick and the clergy of our diocese will renew their commitment to priestly service.

All are welcome to join in this celebration.

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK

SAVE THE DATE! 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!

CARITAS Lent Webinar Series 2026
Archbishop Paul Martin SM will be reflecting on ‘The Man Born Blind - Now I see’ at the next Caritas Lenten webinar on Wed, Mar 18.
To register, visit www.caritas.org.nz/lent-webinars

All are welcome to join!

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

Join Marian College as our Pastoral Chaplain!

Are you a person of faith, passionate about nurturing the spiritual growth and wellbeing of young people? Marian College invites applications for a permanent, part-time Pastoral Chaplain (25 hours per week) to commence on Mon, Apr 20. You will play a vital role in supporting our students’ spiritual journey and overall wellbeing, operating within the framework of our Special Catholic Character. Commitment to upholding this character is a condition of appointment. For a full job description and application details, please visit our website https://www.sporty.co.nz/maria....

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

You are warmly invited to join us for a Retreat.

The Healing Powers of the Psalms
Sat, Jun 27 (9-4pm) with Dr. Mary Allan O.F.S.

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. Join the final session on Thurs, Mar 19 from 7.00pm-9.00pm. Held at St Joseph’ s Pastoral Centre (Vagues Road, Papanui) Register by emailing Judith at pastoral@christchurchnorth.co.nz.

FOOD FOR FAITH

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

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.

HOLY WEEK LITURGIES & MASS TIMES

Are you travelling during Easter? Are you looking for Holy Week liturgy times including Reconciliation? Parish Holy Week Mass and Liturgy times can be found on the diocesan website cdoc.nz/easter.

CBS MUSIC - ST JOHN PASSION

J.S. Bach’s St John Passion will be performed at 8.00pm on Good Friday, Apr 3, at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Manchester Street. Written for Good Friday, 1724, the Passion is a compact and intensely dramatic setting of St John’s description of Christ’s last hours.

STELLA MARIS LENTEN MISSION

As we journey through this holy season of Lent, you are invited to a three-day spiritual reflection on ‘The Suffering Servant’ based on the moving prophesy in Isaiah 53.

Date: March 17,18 & 19

Time: 6.30pm

Venue: St Anne’s Church, Woolston

Programme: Mass, Praise & Workship, Talk & Adoration

Preacher: Fr Vincent Barboza

Join us as we pause, pray and prepare our hearts for Easter.

Email queries to parish@christchurcheast.org.nz.

Climate Change - What can Faith Communities DO?

All invited to attend this forum. Speaker: Dr Richard Milne, Health Economist, Climate Activist and Christian. Gather at 5.30pm for 6.00pm start,

Thurs, Mar 19, Knox Centre, 28 Bealey Ave. The Religious Diversity Centre’s booklet, Building a Climate of Hope - Faith and Action Guide will be launched. Attendees will receive a copy of the booklet (subject to availability) containing statements from seven major faiths. For details: https://www.facebook.com/Justi...