The Liturgy in Aotearoa New Zealand
Liturgy is at the heart of who we are as the Body of Christ, alive and present in these islands of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Catholic Church welcomes all people who are seeking to deepen their life with God in a community of like-minded believers.
Frequently Used Mass Settings From New Zealand Composers
Sunday by Sunday Music Preparation
With gratitude in our hearts sing psalms and hymns and inspired songs to God. (Colossians 3:16)
Welcome
Welcome to the National Liturgy Office website of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand O te Hāhi Katorika ki Aotearoa.
The National Liturgy Office - Te Tari ā Motu Mō Nga Ritenga, assists the bishops of New Zealand in their pastoral, liturgical and teaching ministry. The NLO promotes sound liturgical practice, and ensures the distinctive identity of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa-New Zealand with its Māori dimension is present in the liturgy.
Fr. John O'Connor
Director, National Liturgy Office
liturgy@nzcbc.org.nz
Suzanne Aubert - Meri Hohepa 2021
The Sisters of Compassion founded by Suzanne Aubert, and the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference agreed that the first Sunday of October would be marked as a day of celebration for the Venerable Suzanne Aubert. The purpose of this important national day of celebration is to promote and celebrate the...