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Updated June 2025

We have added an extra event while David Wells is in our diocese!

‘Waiting in Joyful Hope’

Venue: St Thomas More Parish Lounge, 17 - 19 Gloucester Road, Mount Maunganui

Date: 22nd August, 2025

Time: 6:30pm, his talk will be followed by refreshments and fellowship.

For further information please contact kirstym@cdh.org.nz

(Please also see below for the Hamilton Event below from last week)

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd at St Pius X, Melville, Hamilton: Come along to our Atrium open house, after Mass on Saturday Aug 16 (above the foyer). Find out what it is and what formation is available to adults who want to get involved, want ideas for helping children, or want to become more childlike in their faith. Adult formation available September 2025. cgsstpiusxhamilton@gmail.com or cgsstpiusxhamilton.wordpress.com/about-cgs/ for more info.

Open day poster here ~ Formation flyer here ~ What is CSG flyer

This is an invitation to join us, on Saturday 27 July 2024, as we make our annual pilgrimage to Okahukura to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pa Wiremu Te Awhitu’s death.  The Powhiri is at 11am, at Whanau Maria Marae, State Highway 4, Okahukura, Taumarunui. Then the rosary at the Urupa, and the anniversary Mass at 12.30pm, followed by the Hakari at the Marae. May he rest in eternal peace.

“Waiting in Joyful Hope”

The Catholic Diocese of Hamilton warmly welcomes you to a special opportunity to hear  David Wells - Theologian, storyteller extraordinaire from the UK, renowned international speaker delivering a very strong message of hope and joy through the Gospels.  

Monday 18th August 2025, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hamilton East. 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Light refreshments available afterwards

 Register your interest ~ $25.00pp ~ All welcome, Online Bank Account Payee:  R. C. BISHOP OF HAMILTON , Account Number: 02-0342-0050008-003     Particulars: DAVID WELLS Code: 0119104501     Reference: (Enter your Surname) 

For further information please email John Coulam johnc@cdh.org.nz or Dianne Porter diannep@cdh.org.nz

‘David is one of the funniest, charismatic and inspirational keynote presenters … He is known for his ability to present deep truths of faith in a very human context.’

Download full flyer here

Passionist Family Group Movement

Changing faces into names and names into Family

Have you ever asked yourself? “How could I be more involved in our parish!” Maybe you have wondered how you could get to know some of the people you see in the church? Nearly everyone finds it difficult to meet new people. There is an increasing number of parishioners who have moved to New Zealand from overseas countries. How do they get a sense of welcome and belonging? Joining a Family Group enables parishioners to meet regularly with a smaller number of people in a social environment. A Family Group is a great way of helping break down barriers and really getting to know others, so that we can look out for each other and build community. We extend a warm invitation to join Paul Traynor, National Coordinator of Passionist Family Groups Aotearoa and family group members from Hamilton for a time of fellowship, faith education and reflection around two topics:

Belonging, and Why does community matter?

Date: Sunday 3 August

Time: 11.30 - 2.30

Venue: St Joseph Parish Hall, 86 Clarkin Rd Fairfield Hamilton

Bring: Something to share for a ‘shared lunch.’ Bring a friend - All are welcome!

Download flyer here

Family weekend registration is now open, 10 - 12 October in Rotorua.

Link here

For printed newsletters it might be easier to point people to the following web address.

cdh.org.nz/events

Our annual family camp weekend is set to kick off Friday 10 October early evening.  Accommodation is being offered at Rotorua Thermal Holiday Park with most of our sessions being held onsite at St Marys, Seddon Street, Rotorua. 

Discount codes are available to use thanks to generous donors. FULL will give you 100% off HALF will give you 50% off.

Our theme this year explores fostering and discerning vocations and gifts as part of family life - pilgrims of hope for the future! Price includes - planned activities; lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea on Saturday, morning tea and lunch on Sunday; Mothers wine and cheese night and Dads breakfast. Accomodation extra at heavily discounted rates.

CYO Annual Community Dinner – Call for Donations & Volunteers
Join us in making a difference at this year’s CYO Community Dinner on Saturday, 2 August — a day and night dedicated to serving those doing it tough in our community.

We’re seeking warm winter donations in good condition (especially sleeping bags) and toiletry pack items such as toothpaste, deodorant, soap bars, razors, toothbrushes, combs, and packs of cup-a-soup. These can be dropped off at the Chanel Centre at 51 Grey Street.

We also need volunteers to help with setup, pack down, cleaning, cooking, serving food, and spending time with our guests. If you are a hairstylist or barber—your time and talents would be such a gift to offer cuts during the day. 

In this year of Jubilee, let’s come together as a community to bring warmth, dignity, and connection to those who need it most. For more information contact Jil at jily@cdh.org.nz or via text at 027 620 5503. 

9 Sept 2025 ~ Hamilton Prayer Breakfast ~

Ephesians 4:3 “Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace.”

Book your tickets here now

You can purchase a table of 10 for your parish or ministry, or you can purchase an individual ticket and we will sit you with someone from our diocese. 

Love in Action for our Communities, Church, City and Nation

A team of Christian pastors and representatives organise an annual prayer breakfast to pray for our city. The mayor and members of parliament generally attend. They are very welcoming and happy to have us join with them.  This is not a fundraising event, sponsorship and grants are applied for so the cost is kept at a minimum. It would be a great community initiative if the Hamilton Diocese was well represented again. Last year we booked and filled three tables - lets make it four this year!

Arden Morunga, Head boy at St John's College, will be delivering the closing prayer

Download flyer for your Church foyer here

The Catholic Diocese of Hamilton is recruiting for a Youth Ministry Coordinator to work with youth in our Bay of Plenty parishes.

This could either be full time or 30 hours per week. Travel is involved, therefore a full drivers licence is required.

For more information, including job description, please contact the Pastoral Services Manager, joannak@cdh.org.nz

PARISH HALL FUNDRAISER

Come and spend an afternoon with Fr Chris Skinner, SM at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday 24 August at 2pm.

This is a fundraising event for our new community parish hall.  Bring friends and family along for a wonderful afternoon of music and fellowship.

To book tickets online follow this link

Download flyer for your foyer here

Would you like to attend the Family First's annual Forum in Manukau, 28 - 29th August?

Family First (charitable trust) promotes family values. They have an excellent website, check it out for details.  It doesn't advertise itself as Christian but most of the speakers and most of the attendees last year were. Depending on numbers we could carpool, share accommodation etc. Please contact Richard Turnbull on 012 0250 1899.

Full flyer here

You're invited to the Couples for Life Christian Life Program

a joyful, spirit-filled journey that will bless your life and relationships

Registration is Free and everyone is Welcome

Starts 15th June 2025, St Matthews Catholic Church

Contact Jake - 027 703 3727 or Ann - 021 026 67447

Download full flyer here

Billings Ovulation Method™ Natural Fertility Seminar Auckland Saturday 12th to Sunday 13th July 2025

The Billings Ovulation Method™ is a Fertility Awareness Method that helps couples prevent or achieve pregnancy and track reproductive health and general well-being during the menstrual cycle. When used correctly, it is highly effective. This seminar is designed for health professionals and those wishing to become accredited Billings Teachers. It will also benefit individuals wanting to use the Method and those involved in pre-marriage programs.

Billings Teachers Needed!

A growing demand for our teaching services has created a need for more accredited Billings educators. If you are interested, please contact us! For information: Contact Billings LIFE NZ National Office.

Register at: https://www.billingslife.org.nz/training-seminar

Billings LIFE NZ - Phone: 0800 693 378 - info@billingslife.org.nz - www.billingslife.org.nz

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SAINT TERESA’S SCHOOL BLUFF is to celebrate 125 years Jubilee.

Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October 2025.

We would love to see you and do let your friends / relations know.

Enquiries to Sonz125@hotmail.com

St Joseph’s Hāwera | 150 Years

St Joseph’s Parish & School, Hāwera, will be celebrating 150 years over Labour Weekend, 24–26 October 2025. All past and present members of the parish and school community are invited to participate in the Jubilee celebrations. Registration Forms & Event Calendar are available at www.stjoeshawera150celebration.co.nz.   For further details email: stjosephshawerajubilee@gmail.com.

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St. Patrick's Parish Putaruru is celebrating its 100 year centenary this year on 30th November 2025.

As part of the celebrations, we will be having a photographic exhibition and would kindly ask if anyone has any photos of St. Patrick's Church, in particular the construction or opening of the church if they could scan and email to the parish office:  stpatricksputaruru@gmail.com along with any stories or names that may be in relation with the photos.

"Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College is offering online webinars in 2025. This series features our current and past students who will inspire us as they talk about growing in faith, leadership in ministry, and their role in ministry.

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