In June, internationally renowned Catholic theologian Dr Mary Healy will be in Hamilton for a three-day formation series, Rebuild My Church, at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Known around the world for her engaging teaching on Scripture and the Holy Spirit, Dr Healy helps people hear God’s voice more clearly and grow in confidence in the gifts He gives for the building up of the Church.

Everyone is warmly invited to the three-night series (June 9–11) exploring the power of God’s Word, the life of the Holy Spirit, and our call to live our faith today.

Alongside the evening mission there will also be:
• A clergy workshop – Awakening the Gifts of the Faithful (Wednesday 10 June)
• A leadership formation day for clergy, diocesan staff, parish leaders, school principals and teachers (Thursday 11 June)

This is a wonderful opportunity for clergy, parish leaders, school principals and teachers, and anyone seeking to deepen their faith and grow in service to the Church.

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).