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…
Planning annual Diocesan events such as Family Weekend and Pastoral conferences.
Marriage preparation administration
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)
Taila Burton-Gollop
Diocesan Resource Designer
Bachelor of 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!
Danielle Mourits
Young Adult Coordinator
I can assist parishes with…
Contact person for the diocesan NET Team
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:
Are you looking to further your education? Consider studying towards a tertiary level qualification at Te Kupenga - Catholic Theological College. Te Kupenga incorporates The Catholic Institute (TCI) and Good Shepherd College. (GSC)
