If you have any items to be included in the Diocesan Bulletin, please email them to newsletter@cdh.org.nz

Christmas Mass Times are now live. Please share for all your parishioners who may be travelling around the diocese this Christmas.

www.cdh.org.nz/christmas-mass-2025

Catholic Enquiry Centre – Three Part-Time Roles 

 The Catholic Enquiry Centre (an agency of the NZ Catholic Bishops Conference) is expanding its digital outreach in 2026 and is seeking passionate, faith-filled people to join the team: 

• Digital Ministry Specialist (Content & Platform) – oversee CEC’s website and social media, creating content that helps people explore faith. 

• Digital Ministry Specialist (Media Production) – create short videos, testimonies, and reels introducing Catholic faith and traditions. 

• Resource & Enquiry Support Officer – respond to enquirers and coordinate the dispatch of printed resources across Aotearoa. 

All roles are part-time (0.4 FTE) and may be remote or Wellington-based. Expressions of interest to carly@catholicenquiry.nz by Friday 9 January 2026. Roles may be filled sooner for the right candidates.

Join a MIR pilgrimage to Medjugorje in 2026.  Two departures tentatively planned for the first two weeks in June and October.  Take the opportunity to extend your stay in Europe post-pilgrimage. Expressions of interest are welcome by using the contact form on: www.pilgrimage.nz or emailing: info@mirpilgrimages.co.nz

Catholic Diocese of Christchurch: Chief Finance Officer

The Diocese is looking to recruit a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead a passionate and committed team and be a key strategic partner in shaping the future of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. The CFO will be accountable for the CDC’s financial and IT performance. The primary responsibility othe role is to safeguard and improve the financial position and performance of the Diocese, enabling the achievement of its pastoral and property objectives. Furthermore, the CFO drives risk management and ensures an excellent standard of reporting.

For a full Candidate Brief please email applications@cdoc.nz

To apply, click on the following link on SEEK or attach your cover letter and CV to applications@cdoc.nz with ‘Chief Financial Officer Job Application’ in the subject line.

Applications close 11.59pm Thursday 15 January 2026. For more information please phone Annette Pugh on 03 378 3647.

Young male practicing Catholic, university graduate, seeking self contained accommodation, moving to start a new job in Hamilton in Feb-26. Professionally qualified, strong character and family values. Looking for 1 bedroom self contained flat. Contact bunacnottie@gmail.com

The Waikato Cathedral Church of St Peter have extended an invitation for us to join them at Carols After Work, Tuesday 16 and Wednesday 17 December, from 5.15pm. 51 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central. See flyer here.

NZCBC in collaboration with Fr Frank Bird presents SCRIPTURE FOCUS THIS ADVENT: You are invited to prepare for Sunday Mass by reading and reflecting on the Scripture we will hear that weekend. Marist priest Fr Frank Bird has for several years been helping people make those preparations through his Living the Word project. As the name suggests, Living the Word is an invitation for Catholics and others to allow the Word of God to shape their lives. You can download the resources, and access other rich content, at www.livingtheword.org.nz/pray 

Download flyer for foyers below:

Option One

Option Two

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Expressions of Interest for World Youth Day 2027 are being taken. Please complete the form here. No further details available at this time.

Called by Name is a Catholic Summer Camp for children going into Year 7, up to those who have just completed Year 9. 

Run by Catholic parents, this event has been supported by the Bernadette Trust through the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton.

 The main purpose is to help children enter their tumultuous teenage years knowing they are seen, known and loved by God, that there is a plan and a purpose for their lives.

 The camp will endeavour to encourage our youth to begin the journey of taking ownership of their own prayer life, by giving them the time and space at camp to listen to testimonies of older teens, spend time in personal prayer, Adoration, and be given the opportunity for Confession, while having summer camp-style fun with other Catholic kids.

Jan 18 to Jan 21, 2026. Waitawheta Camp, 439 Waitawheta Road, Waihi

Register here

Food For Faith for Advent 2025. 

Daily reflections for those seeking greater maturity of Christian Faith in preparation for Christmas. Sign up to receive daily emails during Advent at www.foodforfaith.org.nz.

CATHOLIC KIWI PODCAST: Six episodes of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference’s new podcast series have now been released, sharing stories of faith, ministry and mission of Kiwis and visitors to our shores. Guests in the opening episodes include Carmelite Sister Lauren of the Cross, broadcaster and policy expert Tim Wilson and Wellington Archbishop Paul Martin SM. More episodes will be released before Christmas to complete season 1, with season 2 set for 2026. Search “Catholic Kiwi Podcast” on YouTube or Spotify now.

Brand new flyer to attach to newsletters or for your foyer here

Stay Informed on National Safeguarding efforts
The National Office for Professional Standards (NOPS) is now publishing a quarterly newsletter with updates, resources, and information about the Church’s safeguarding efforts. 

Read the latest issue here: Newsletter web version

Please find attached the final version of the National Calendar for the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand for 2026.

The calendar has also been posted to the NZCBC website, which includes a link to the PDF: https://catholic.org.nz/resources/national-calendar-2026/

Download here