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

Men’s Dinner & Whisky Evening with Bishop Richard

Men over 18 still discerning your vocation: you’re invited to a relaxed meal and whisk(e)y evening in Hamilton.

When: Thursday 2 July 2026, 6:00pm

Who: Bishop Richard Laurenson, Fr Adam Kirkeby, Fr Isaac Fransen & Dr Brendon Fraser-Jones

Why: Enjoy a meaty meal and a little whisky, tackle the vocations crisis, and get to know Bishop Richard (and vice versa) in a casual setting.

Bring your questions on faith, vocations, fatherhood, or life. Plenty of meat for all. Email vocations@cdh.org.nz for the address, to RSVP, ask questions, or transport.

Common Good Foundation CARING SUNDAY 2026 APPEAL is 11/12th July!
Giving to the Caring Sunday Appeal means that you are making it possible for groups across our Diocese to serve the most vulnerable. The Common Good Foundation [Catholic Care in Action] gives grants to a range of groups and organisations including groups that offer counselling and social work, serve the homeless and in need at foodbanks, deliver powerful parish-based initiatives, and many more different whānau-focused programmes that enable families to thrive. Donate today by grabbing an envelope from your church foyer or contact Caroline at admin@commongood.org.nz or donate online at www.commongood.org.nz

SAVE THE DATE - 16 September 2026, Hamilton Christian Prayer Breakfast. Tickets for our Catholic tables available soon! Meet someone new from our diocese or even your own parish!

Expressions of Interest for World Youth Day 2027 are being taken. Complete the form at www.cdh.org.nz/wyd2027. Information evening and Mass coming up - keep up to date with all news related to World Youth Day 2027!

Catholic Diocese of Hamilton – Accounts Receivable Supervisor

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Supervisor to join the team in Hamilton East. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

 Overseeing and managing all aspects of accounts receivable for ‘CathConnect’ - schools dues system – and developing processes to support its continued implementation.

 Analysing and reporting on business performance, bringing recommendations for improvements.

 Reviewing and uplifting financial and accounting systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

 Completing month end reporting.

 Oversight and monitoring of workflows for a dedicated accounts team.

 Building and maintaining strong working relationships with auditors, Diocesan Team Leaders, Principals and school administration teams.

 Providing financial support when required including invoicing, debt collection and financial assistance for families.

For a confidential chat, please call Recruitment Partner, Helen Dale, at Everest People on 027 267 9725 or apply through the link below.

www.cdh.org.nz/jobs

Applications close Friday, 26 June.

Want more news and stories between printed editions of Kete Kōrero?
Stay connected with the life and mission of our Diocese through the latest online newsletter, featuring faith stories, parish updates, events and messages from around our diocesan family.

www.cdh.org.nz/clearly

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If you have Miha Māori in your parish, please add to this google document. Likewise, if there is an error please fix the time and location! It is embedded on this webpage : www.cdh.org.nz/miha so it will update our website automatically every time. (It takes about 10 minutes from amending google document to seeing it live on webpage). Feel free to share the new webpage too.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BAjW0oZlcdDloyhZyDR_Vy64DfLNqmbCNgmjFWGpBoM/edit?tab=t.0

As Called and Gifted draws closer, we would love your help sharing this opportunity within your parish community through newsletters, notices and social media.

Called and Gifted – Discover the gifts God has given you

The Holy Spirit has gifted each of us with unique charisms (spiritual gifts) for the service of others and the mission of the Church. Called and Gifted is a prayerful and practical workshop helping participants discern how God may be inviting them to use these gifts in everyday life.

📅 Saturday 25 July
📍 St Mary Immaculate Church, Tauranga

For details and registrations visit: www.cdh.org.nz/events

Alpha – Hamilton

Curious about life, faith or meaning? Alpha is a series of relaxed, interactive sessions exploring life’s biggest questions through engaging talks and open discussion. Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or simply have questions, everyone is welcome.

Beginning in the second week of June at Saint Matthew’s Catholic Church, Hamilton.

To find out more or register visit: www.alphacourse.info

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CATHOLIC DIRECTORY: The latest edition of the New Zealand Catholic Directory has just been published. It is the comprehensive record of the people and organisations in the Catholic Church in New Zealand. The print edition can be purchased for $40, including GST and postage. Order your copy by emailing directory@nzcbc.org.nz

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The Holy Spirit has gifted each of us with charisms — spiritual gifts given for the service of others and the mission of the Church.

Called and Gifted is a prayerful and practical process that helps participants discern how God is inviting them to serve through the unique gifts He has given them. Rooted in Scripture and the Church’s tradition of discernment, this workshop offers time for prayer, teaching, reflection and discussion.  

We are excited to gather at St Mary Immaculate Church, Tauranga for the first of several Called and Gifted Workshops planned for the Diocese of Hamilton. 

Since 1993, over 200,000 laypeople, clergy, and religious across the globe have embarked on the Called & Gifted™ Discernment Process developed by the Catherine of Sienna Institute to uncover how the Holy Spirit is uniquely at work in their lives. This powerful discernment process helps Christians recognise the charisms—spiritual gifts—they’ve been given not just for their own sake, but to represent Christ and be channels of God's goodness for others.  Charisms are not reserved for a few; they are for every baptised Christian. As the Catechism reminds us, “All charisms ought to be exercised in the service of God”
(CCC 2003).

www.cdh.org.nz/events

ALL MEN are invited to the Joshua 40-Year Celebration Weekend!

When : Fri pm 14 August to Sun midday 16 August  

Venue: Keswick Christian Camp, 5 Cooper Ave, Holden's Bay, Rotorua

Keynote Speaker: Robert Falzon, Leader of Australia's menALIVE and Author of "Importance of a Present Dad" 

Cost: $247pp including accommodation and meals

To Register: Follow the link below OR Scan the QR Code OR contact Mike Lobo (021) 2809285 or Greg Sullivan (021) 437747 

Link: https://menforchrist.wufoo.com/forms/joshua-40th-anniversary-celebration-rotorua

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Men's Rosary
Calling all men to gather and pray for the conversion of New Zealand!

Where: Steps of the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When: Saturday, 4 July 2026, 12:00 pm
Recurring: Every first Saturday of the month

Contact: Bruce 021 556 227

CATHNEWS NEW ZEALAND: CathNews New Zealand shares the big news from the Catholic Church and stories of relevance to Catholics every Tuesday and Friday. Sign up for the free digital newsletter and read the latest stories at cathnewsnz.com 

Three posters to download and share here

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Carmelite Chapel Rebuild

The Carmelite Sisters in Christchurch are fundraising to rebuild their public chapel. Visit their webpage to view videos and find out more: https://christchurchcarmel.org.nz/chapel-rebuild.html.  If you would like to contribute to this appeal, they would be very grateful.

Account Name: The Discalced Carmelite Nuns (Christchurch) Charitable Trust. Account Number: 03-1592-0216044-001

Church Code of Conduct Survey

The Church Code of Conduct is an essential document used throughout the motu to support employees and volunteers in understanding expectations for their behaviour. It guides how we work, serve, and care for one another. We are extending the timeframe on this survey to ask everyone in the Church - what in our Code of Conduct works well, and what could be strengthened? Please share your perspectives via our brief online survey whether you are familiar with the Code or not. We also encourage you to share this invitation with others.

 You can read the existing document and complete the simple survey on the NOPS Reviews page: safeguarding.catholic.org.nz/reviews

Parish to Parish Bed and Breakfast (Catholic Hospitality) was started about 26 yrs ago by a wonderful lady, Marie Anderson, who lives in Christchurch. Marie’s hope was that it would give many Catholic families the opportunity to meet, dine with, and chat with their hosts. (Like-minded people)  In Marie’s last communication with us existing hosts, she expressed that more hosts were needed in several areas, i.e. Cambridge, Coromandel, Dannevirke, Gisborne, Levin, Mt Maunganui, Papamoa,, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Taupo, Thames, Wanganui, Alexandra, Christchurch, Cromwell and Timaru. However, hosts from all towns are welcome. This is not a business, but guests give a set contribution directly to the host towards costs.

For most travellers, bed and breakfast is all they require (and all you are obliged to provide). If it suits you to offer, guests may like to have dinner with you at further cost. My husband and I have been hosts from the launch of this service and have met many interesting people. We have also stayed with other hosts. If you have a spare bedroom/s and would be interested – Contact Marie (who would love to hear from you) Marie Anderson, 2 Brent Place, Christchurch 8053, Email – marie.ian@xtra.co.nz

From host: Margaret Hall - Te Awamutu, 021 1108700, marghallta@gmail.com

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

We are delighted to be approaching a special milestone in the life of St Joseph’s Catholic School, New Plymouth and we warmly invite past students, staff, and families to join us in this joyful celebration of this Mission Sister’s school. This will be a meaningful time to come together in fellowship, to reconnect, and to give thanks for the many memories and blessings shared within our school community.

Please mark your calendars for Friday 23 October, Saturday 24 October, and Sunday 25 October.

We kindly ask you to complete the “Register Your Interest” form here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeUuzs83RR.../viewform...

As our planning continues and we gain a clearer idea of numbers attending, further details will be shared here. In the spirit of community, please feel free to pass this invitation on to others who have been part of St Joseph’s Catholic School, so we can gather as widely as possible.

In the meantime, we invite you to stay connected by following our Facebook page, where you can see the life and spirit of our school as it continues today.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576850039718

We look forward to welcoming you back, renewing connections, and celebrating together as a faith-filled whānau.