Weekly Notices

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK LUNCH

Last chance to register for our final Catholic Business Network event of the year, featuring Leonie Guiney — South Canterbury dairy farmer, Fonterra Director, BNZ consultant, respected business leader, and committed Catholic.

Date: Thurs, Sep 11

Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Venue: Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Leonie will speak candidly about the role of her Catholic faith and daily disciplines in sustaining her during challenging times, her sense of responsibility to “pay it forward” to the next generation, and the importance of acknowledging those who have supported her along the way.

With reflections from her time on the board of Fonterra and life on the land, Leonie offers a compelling perspective on values-based leadership, perseverance, and community.

Reserve your place now at: www.cbn.nz

SISTER EVELEEN RETREAT HOUSE

Join us at Sister Eveleen Retreat House for a Retreat Day. 

Hearts Ablaze: Praying the Psalms. Nov 7-9, with Colin and Carol Renouf
Facing the Fire: A Journey into Darkness with the Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius Oct 24-26, with Eddie O’Connor

Sister Eveleen Retreat House, Sumner, 6 Whitewash Head
More information and to register follow the link

ONE DAY DIOCESAN JUBILEE PILGRIMAGE TO AKAROA

On Tues, Sep 9, the 185th anniversary of the

first Catholic Marriage in Akaroa, join us on this one-day pilgrimage to one of our Jubilee Sacred Sites, St Patrick’s in Akaroa. We will travel by bus and learn more about the foundations of the faith in the Christchurch Diocese. The pilgrimage will include Mass, talks, quiet time and more. The cost is to be confirmed but will include bus travel, morning and afternoon tea. Places are limited so please contact Matt O’Connell on

moconnell@cdoc.nz or 03 366 9869 to reserve your place now.

Safeguarding Workshops

Sacred Heart Addington - Tues, Sep 2 at 1pm – 2.30pm – Click here for details

Sacred Heart Addington - Tues, Sep 2 at 7pm - 8.30pm –Click here for details

Attendance at Safeguarding Workshops for all church volunteers is every three years. Turn up and sign in, your parish will be advised of your attendance.

Further workshop dates can be found on the website.

RETREAT DAY - CHRIST THE REDEEMER PARISH

‘The Power of the Psalms as a Source of Strength’

Lead by Dr. Mary Allan

You are warmly invited to take part in a retreat day which explores the power of the Psalms on various levels and in relation to different aspects of our lives. The day will combine study alongside a time of relaxation.

The retreat will take place on Sat, Sep 6 from 10am-4pm. Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon tea will be provided.

Venue - St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre - Vagues Road.

Koha will be welcomed.

To register - click here.

Safeguarding Training Course for NZ Priests, Religious & Church Ministry Leadership – 1 day Event

SCCANZ – Safeguarding in the Catholic Church Aotearoa New Zealand is a course specifically for those involved in ministry in the Catholic Church whether paid or voluntary. The kickstart day is facilitated by a tutor from Te Kupenga – Catholic Theological College. Attendees are tutored through the first three modules. What remains is completed within a two-month period post the kickstart event, estimated 15 minutes a day as a commitment to completion. Course Information details here.

Register and Enrol: Contact Clodagh Ward at cward@cdoc.nz / 022 0124142

Date: Sep 4, 2025

Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm

Venue: Catholic Diocese of Christchurch Offices, 391 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch – Parking available on site.

Tutor: Catherine Lipski – Te Kepunga

CATHOLIC WOMEN’S MOVEMENT

The Catholic Women’s Movement invites you to their annual retreat day led by Mary Thorne.

The theme of the retreat is God of Hope for our Time.

DATE: Sat, Sep 20

TIME: 9.30 am – 4.00 pm

VENUE: Aldersgate, 309 Durham Street.

Cost $60 includes morning tea and lunch.

For more info contact Helen Warren at helenterry9@outlook.com or 021 133 5132

SEASON OF CREATION

On Monday, 1 September, we celebrate the World day of Prayer which marks the beginning of the Season of Creation - a time of reflection and action that continues through to October 4.

The theme this year is Peace with Creation, this theme describes a future period of peace and transformation.

Season of Creation Activities 2025

Rosary Hose Reflection Hour on Tues, Sep 2 at 1.30pm drawing on ‘Laudato Si’ and material provided for 2025 by ecumenical movement for Season of Creation. A Rosary House event at Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre at Villa Maria College. Indication of attendance helpful to roho@xtra.co.nz or (03) 379 1298

Rosary House Reflection Day based on Teilhard de Chardin’s “Mass on the World”: Sat, 6 Sep, 10am – 4pm facilitated by Kevin Gallagher, at Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre at Villa Maria College. Bring own lunch. Tea, coffee provided. Koha/Donation. Indication of attendance helpful to roho@xtra.co.nz or (03) 379 1298.

Turn Debt into Hope Caritas event – Facilitator Sister Kathleen Rushton, 7.30-9.00pm Tues, Sep 9, Te Manawa Atawhai Villa Maria College.
Please register by emailing roho@xtra.co.nz

Contemplative walk in nature, Sep 20, 9.00am-1.00pm - contact kiwibede@xtra.co.nz

Sign the Caritas petition Turn Debt into Hope https://www.caritas.org.nz/tur...

CATHOLIC DEVELOPMENT FUND (CDF)

Did you know that there have been changes to the Residential Care Subsidy? Read more here.

If you’re interested in planning ahead and saving for peace of mind, we warmly invite you to get in touch for a private, no-obligation conversation about funeral planning.

CDF – Invest in Good | cdf@cdoc.nz | 03 366 9869

HOPE AND RENEWAL SUMMIT

Parish renewal isn’t just for one person — it’s a shared mission. Come as a parish. Be renewed. Go back ready.

3 & 4 Oct, Palmerston North. Register now at:

www.hoperenewalsummit.com

CALLED TO LEAD - A RETREAT FOR MEN

Men of the diocese are invited to a Joshua Men’s Retreat. Join men from across New Zealand for a special time of formation and encounter.

The retreat will be held on Fri, Oct 10 – Sun, Oct 12 and will be held at Chosen Valley Christian Camp, Ararimu, Auckland.

Retreat Director: Mike Lobo

Attending Priest: Fr Carl Telford SM

Keynote Speaker: Bill McElhinney

Cost: $175pp (includes food and accommodation) Follow this link to register or for more info contact Mike Lobo (021) 2809285 or Jerome Hardy (027) 2334380.

BEATITUDES UPCOMING RETREATS 

COUPLE’S RETREAT – Sep 5-7

“Call to Holiness” is the theme for the retreat. Come away with your spouse to enrich your marriage under the guidance of Saints Louis and Zelie Martin - the parents of St Thérèse of Lisieux and her sisters. 

PRAYER & UNION WITH GOD WOMEN’S RETREAT –Oct 24 -26
A serene and enriching silent retreat for women focused on deepening our Union with God, inspired by St. Teresa of Avila.

To book, email retreats@beatitudes.nz or phone 022 103 6994

SEVEN SORROWS ROSARY GROUP AND ADORATION

Supporting Catholics through grief: 4th Monday of every month, 7.30-8.30am, after the 7am Mass. St Teresa’s Church - 8 Puriri Street, Riccarton. For more info contact info@jp2.org.nz

ST BRIGID’S LOBURN ANNIVERSARY

150 years of St Brigid’s Church in Loburn will be celebrated this year. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Michael Gielen on Sun, Nov 9 at 2.00pm. St Brigid’s is the 4th oldest church in the diocese and one of the very few with an active cemetery. Mass will be celebrated in a large marquee and everyone is invited, especially those with a family connection to St Brigid’s.

To follow there will be a blessing of the cemetery by Bishop Michael and afternoon tea will be served. An updated version of Michael Hanrahan’s history of St Brigid’s will be available for sale at $20.

For further information contact Michael Brown at mandmbrown.nz@gmail.com