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Advent reflection booklets – Presence 2026
Following the Lenten booklet COMPASSIO, Presence: Advent & Christmas Daily Reflections 2026 is now available to order through the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, (published by the Catholic Diocese of Wollongong). The 84-page, full-colour booklet includes daily Scripture reflections, prayers and religious artwork to help you spend time with God throughout Advent and Christmas. It covers the First Sunday of Advent (29 November) through to the Baptism of the Lord (10 January).
Copies cost $7 each, with just 225 available across the Diocese. Simply chose your parish as a pick up location, these will be sent in bulk around the third week in November.
Please note: A separate free 16-page Advent resource for families will also be available for distribution at the beginning of November.
Safeguarding
NOPS is offering an online Strengthening our Culture of Safeguarding Workshop over the next few weeks. These are scheduled for the following dates and times:
Tuesday 27 October
7.00pm - 8.30pm
Wednesday 11 November
12.00pm - 1.30pm
Wednesday 25 November
7.00pm - 8.30pm
To register: safeguarding@nops.org.nz
ELECTION WEBINAR — OCTOBER 28
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference is hosting a webinar to unpack the bishops' 2026 election statement, Discerning Our Nation’s Future Through a Gospel Lens. Join Wellington Archbishop Paul Martin SM, Catholic Family Support Services Hamilton manager Renee Rewi and Trinity Catholic College principal Kate Nicholson live at 7pm on Wednesday, October 28. The conversation will examine how faith can inform participation in public life and help shape a society that upholds human dignity, promotes justice and serves the common good.
Learn more and register at: https://bit.ly/NZCBCElection
BISHOPS' ELECTION STATEMENT (updated Oct 22)
As the General Election nears, Catholics are encouraged to read the bishops' 2026 election statement, Discerning our nation’s future through a Gospel lens. It invites Catholics and people of good will to consider voting as a moral and civic responsibility, not just a matter of personal preference. The bishops urge people to consider how they will cast their votes by reviewing candidates' and parties' positions across a range of key issues, and they also encourage people to pray for the country.
Access the election statement at:
https://bit.ly/NZCBCElection26 (for printed newsletters)
Read here (for digital newsletters)
Youth Ministry Coordinator Vacancy
Do you have a heart for young people and a passion for sharing Jesus Christ? The Catholic Diocese of Hamilton is looking for a full-time Youth Ministry Coordinator to support and grow youth ministry across our parishes and Catholic schools.
Based in Hamilton, this role will involve supporting existing youth groups, developing new initiatives, connecting schools and parishes, and helping organise diocesan youth events and Masses. The position starts in January 2027, or earlier by negotiation, and involves regular travel throughout the diocese.
For further information, contact Joanna Kearney at joannak@cdh.org.nz.
No Time for Prayer?
Life is busy—but prayer doesn’t have to become another task on the list. Join Sr Katherine Stone MGL and working mum Jenny Merwyn for a relaxed morning of practical encouragement, honest conversation and morning tea, exploring how we can find a rhythm of prayer amid everyday life. Event starts at 8.45 at the Chanel Centre, participants are welcome to join for an 8.00am Mass at the historic St Mary's Chapel.
Friday 30 October
8.45am - 11.00am
To register:
www.cdh.org.nz/events (for printed newsletters)
Register here (for digital newsletters)
A new Advent retreat – places now open!
Our Tyburn Advent Retreat is sold out, with a waiting list! So we’ve opened another opportunity to step away and prepare your heart for Advent.
Join Fr Richard Shortall SJ, our Ignatian spirituality specialist, at Cluny in mid-November for a time of prayer, reflection and spiritual renewal.
Get ready for Advent before the busyness begins.
Places are limited – register early: www.cdh.org.nz/cluny
Catholic Diocese of Hamilton - Attendance Dues Officer
Use your administration and customer relationship skills in a community support role.
Join our values-led finance team in a varied role combining financial administration and customer service. Support Catholic school attendance dues collection, working with schools, families and caregivers to establish manageable payments. Please email jobs@cdh.org.nz for any questions, a position description and application form.
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, 7 November 2026, 12:00 pm
Recurring: Every first Saturday of the month
Contact: Bruce 021 556 227
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Pro-Life Vigil Outside Waikato Hospital
Is anyone interested in attending a fruitful, legal and regular pro-life vigil?
Where: Outside Waikato Hospital
When: Wednesday’s and Alternate Friday’s
Contact: Rose sixroses@xtra.co.nz
Vocations Team
We pray for the young men in our own families. May they respond to your call to follow you more nearly as a Priest of Hamilton Diocese. Lord Hear Us.
Contact the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton
Address: 47 Clyde Street, Hamilton East 3216
Phone: 07 856 6989
Postal: PO Box 4353, Hamilton East 3247
Email: office@cdh.org.nz
Established in 1980, the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton, New Zealand spans from Te Kauwhata to Waihī, and Taumarunui to Gisborne.
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