Parish Support
The Pastoral Services Team is here to assist your parish! Keep reading to find out how.
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Alex Bailey
Pastoral Services Manager
Bachelor of Commerce
I can assist parishes with…
Retreats in Everyday Life - facilitated by Fr Richard Shortall
One License - music copyright
Online resource platforms for parishes such as FORMED.
Teams Aotearoa - movement for married couples
Parish Pastoral Council support
Seasons for Growth training
Brigid Conroy
Diocesan Media & Events Coordinator
Bachelor of Communications
The Pastoral Services Team provides and coordinates events and retreats to contribute to the spiritual life of the Diocese.
I can assist parishes with…
Facilitating parish reflection series and renewal/strategy discussions.
Marriage preparation coordination
Kete Korero article submissions and feedback
St Mary’s Chapel bookings and maintenance.
Bishop’s representative on Waikato Christian Social Services Trust Board (Te Ara Hou Village)
Robert Garan
Parish Liaison
Bachelor of Theology
I can assist parishes with…
Help as a catechist for your programme (RCIA, RCICCA, Sacramental Preparation)
Catechist training
Alpha training and assistance
Facilitating or providing advice on parish formation programmes
Nga Parirau (Wings) - national formation programme (previously known as Walk by Faith)
Hayden Graham
Diocesan Resource Designer
Bachelor of Fine Arts
The Pastoral Services Team also designs and creates multimedia resources for your parish to use in RCIA, Sacramental preparation, formation groups, home group, or anywhere!
Shana Graham
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries
Bachelor of Music and Commerce
I can assist parishes with…
Starting a young adult ministry
Youth Alpha
Leading praise and worship
Starting Theology on Tap
Jil Miller
Youth Office Manager
Bachelor of Theology and Catechetics
I can assist parishes with…
Creating a youth group
Youth group support
Youth leader support and training
NET Team bookings and retreats
Creating a young adults group
Evangelisation and catechetical presentations
Dcn Peter Richardson
Diocesan Safeguarding Coordinator
I can assist parishes with…
Coordinating safeguarding training
Police vetting
Safeguarding Policies and Protocols
Earthquake Assessments
Parish Finance Councils
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Further Education:
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Good Shepherd College
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