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19 May

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9 May

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7 May

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2 May

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25 Apr

ANZAC Day 2025
22 Apr

Death of Pope Francis
20 Apr

Easter Sunday
20 Apr

The Empty Tomb
19 Apr

Easter Vigil
18 Apr

The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ
17 Apr

Sacred Triduum
5 Mar

Be Ambassadors for Christ
26 Feb

Ash Wednesday 2025
24 Feb

"Never War Again"
23 Feb

Prayer for Pope Francis

29 Dec

Hamilton Diocese Opens the Year of Jubilee
25 Dec

Opening of the Year of Jubilee 2025
14 Dec

New Lectionary Coming!
4 Dec

Advent | Make Me a Channel of Your Peace
27 Nov

Advent is Near | Food for Faith
27 Nov

Liturgical Calendar 2025
22 Oct

National Liturgy Office Director Appointed
21 Oct

Pray for Peace in Israel and Palestine
20 Oct

World Mission Day - October 20
13 Oct

Support Life Sunday - Tautokona te Ratapu Whakaora 2024
25 Sep

Celebration Sunday for Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert
1 Sep

Season of Creation
13 Aug

Solemnity: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
22 Jul

Interview with John O'Connor
3 Jun

The Year of Jubilee 2025
2 Jun

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
31 May

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
26 May

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
19 May

World Children's Day - Rome - 25-26 May 2024
13 May

Pentecost Sunday 19 May
13 May

Laudato Si' Week 19-26 May 2024
12 May

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
29 Apr

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 12-19 May
28 Apr

St Peter Chanel patron of Aotearoa & Oceania
26 Apr

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25 Apr

National Day of Remembrance - Rā o Ngā Hōia - ANZAC Day
21 Apr

World Day of Prayer for Vocations
1 Apr

Solemnity of the Annunciation
31 Mar

Sunday of the Resurrection
26 Mar

The Sacred Paschal Triduum
24 Mar

LENT 2024 Palm Sunday
17 Mar

LENT 2024 Week Five
10 Mar

LENT 2024 Week Four
3 Mar

LENT 2024 Week Three
19 Feb

LENT 2024 Week Two
15 Feb

LENT 2024 Week One
14 Feb

Ash Wednesday
13 Feb

Day of Prayer and Penance for victims of violence and abuse - 16 February
13 Feb

World Marriage Day
11 Feb

World Day of Prayer for the Sick
23 Jan

Waitangi Day 2024
21 Jan

Word of God Sunday
8 Jan

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
7 Jan

Solemnity of the Epiphany
1 Jan

Solemnity of Mary the Holy Mother of God

31 Dec

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
25 Dec

Christmas 2023
10 Dec

3-24 December: "Come Lord Jesus."
8 Dec

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
26 Nov

Jesus Christ King of the Universe
4 Nov

World Day of the Poor. Sunday 19 November
2 Nov

All Souls' Day
1 Nov

Solemnity of All Saints
10 Oct

World Mission Sunday 22 October
3 Oct

Support Life Sunday
25 Sep

Celebration Day for Venerable Suzanne Aubert
24 Sep

Prayers for the Synod in Rome
4 Sep

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2023 11-17 Hepetema
3 Sep

Social Justice Week Sept 3-9 2023
2 Sep

Ecumenical Season of Creation
1 Sep

World Day of Prayer for Creation
8 Aug

Feast of St Mary of the Cross
6 Aug

Feast of the Transfiguration
30 Jul

Day of Prayer to end trafficking and slavery
22 Jul

Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
19 Jul

Third World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and Elderly
14 Jul

Ma tātou katoa a Matariki - Matariki belongs to all of us.
9 Jul

Day of Prayer for Seafarers
3 Jul

National Liturgy Office web page contributions
18 Jun

Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants
11 Jun

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
4 Jun

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
23 May

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Wednesday 31 May
22 May

Laudato Si' Week 21 to 28 May
8 May

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 21-27 May 2023
8 Apr

Easter - the Resurrection of the Lord
3 Apr

Holy Week 3-9 April 2023
27 Mar

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
25 Mar

Feast of the Annunciation
19 Mar

Lent 2023 Week Five
13 Mar

Lent 2023 Week Four
6 Mar

Lent 2023 Week Three
5 Mar

Lent 2023 Week Two
20 Feb

Lent 2023 Week One
16 Feb

Ash Wednesday 20 February
16 Feb

Day of Prayer and Penance for victims of abuse and violence. Friday 24 Feb
12 Feb

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary time - World Marriage Day
30 Jan

More from Desiderio desideravi
27 Jan

Waitangi Day 6 February 2023
22 Jan

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Word of God Sunday
9 Jan

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
8 Jan

The Epiphany of the Lord
1 Jan

Mary the Holy Mother of God

27 Dec

World Day of Peace
25 Dec

The Nativity of the Lord
18 Dec

Fourth Sunday of Advent - His name will be Emmanuel - God with us
8 Dec

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
7 Dec

Third Sunday of Advent. Gaudate Sunday - Rejoice!
4 Dec

Second Sunday of Advent. 'Repent for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.’
27 Nov

First Sunday of Advent. "Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord." Ps 121
20 Nov

Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe
13 Nov

33rd Sunday in Ordinary time - World Day of the Poor
2 Nov

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed
1 Nov

Solemnity for All Saints Day
10 Oct

World Mission Sunday 23 October 2022
9 Oct

Support Life Sunday 2022 - Tautokona te Rātapu Whakaora 2022
15 Sep

Te wiki o te Reo Māori 12-18 Mahuru 2022
9 Sep

Prayers at the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
4 Sep

Social Justice Week: Say No to Racism. We are one in Christ.
1 Sep

Season of Creation 1 Sept to 4 Oct 2022
14 Aug

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
6 Aug

Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord
24 Jul

World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and Elders
11 Jul

New reflection on the liturgy. Apostolic Letter - Desiderio desideravi
10 Jul

Day of Prayer for Seafarers
29 Jun

Solemnity Sts Peter and Paul
24 Jun

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
21 Jun

Matariki - unifies us as one human family
19 Jun

Solemnity of the Holy Body and Blood
13 Jun

Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants
12 Jun

The Most Holy Trinity
29 May

The Ascension of the Lord
22 May

Laudato Si' Week 22-29 May
13 May

World Communications Day
12 May

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from 29 May to 5 June.
8 May

World Day of Prayer for Vocations - 4th Sunday of Easter
25 Apr

National Day of Remembrance: Anzac Day
24 Apr

Second Sunday of Easter: Divine Mercy Sunday
17 Apr

Easter Sunday: The Resurrection of the Lord
11 Apr

Holy Week
10 Apr

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord
3 Apr

Fifth Sunday of Lent
27 Mar

Fourth Sunday of Lent
25 Mar

World Day of Prayer for Family Life
20 Mar

Third Sunday of Lent
13 Mar

Second Sunday of Lent
6 Mar

First Sunday of Lent
2 Mar

Ash Wednesday
13 Feb

Sixth Sunday of Ordinary time - World Marriage Day
8 Feb

Feast of St Josephine Bakhita - patron of all who are trafficked and exploited
6 Feb

Waitangi Day
23 Jan

Word of God Sunday
9 Jan

The Baptism of the Lord
2 Jan

The Epiphany of the Lord

26 Dec

Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
25 Dec

The Nativity of the Lord
19 Dec

Fourth week of Advent
12 Dec

Third Week of Advent
8 Dec

Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5 Dec

Second Week of Advent
28 Nov

First week of Advent
21 Nov

Solemnity of Jesus Christ King of the Universe
14 Nov

World Day of the Poor
2 Nov

All Souls' Day
1 Nov

Solemnity of All Saints
31 Oct

Mission Sunday
17 Oct

A Synodal Church
10 Oct

Support Life Sunday
3 Oct

Suzanne Aubert - Meri Hohepa 2021
27 Sep

Te Hīkoi Wairua liturgical starters
13 Sep

Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori - 13-19 Mahuru 2021
12 Sep

A Culture of Encounter: Be The Church. Social Justice Week 2021
1 Sep

Day of Prayer for Care of Creation
31 Aug

Season of Creation 2021 - 1 September to 4 October
19 Aug

Faith-filled worship in time of lockdown
18 Aug

Praying in Solidarity with Australia
15 Aug

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
9 Aug

Pompallier himene revitalized
8 Aug

19th Sunday Ordinary time and Feast day of Saint Mary of the Cross
29 Jul

Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus new Memorial Feast
27 Jul

Prayers for World Day of Trafficking and Slavery
25 Jul

World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly
11 Jul

Day of Prayer for Seafarers
29 Jun

Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
24 Jun

Nativity of John the Baptist
20 Jun

Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants
6 Jun

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
31 May

Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
30 May

Feast of the Most Holy Trinity - Tokotoru Tapu
24 May

Mary, Mother of the Church
23 May

Penekota - Pentecost Sunday
21 May

Faith Communication in the Digital World - Webinar
16 May

Ascension of the Lord
13 May

Year of St Joseph
6 May

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 16-23 May
3 May

Sixth Sunday after Easter
30 Apr

Fifth Sunday of Easter
11 Apr

Second Sunday of Easter. Divine Mercy Sunday.
4 Apr

Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
1 Apr

Friday of the Passion of the Lord
30 Mar

Preparing for Easter
28 Mar

Holy Week
27 Mar

Sixth Sunday of Lent: Palm Sunday
25 Mar

Annunciation of the Lord
21 Mar

Lent: A time for renewing Faith, Hope and Love
14 Mar

Lent: A time for renewing Faith, Hope and Love
7 Mar

Lent: A time for renewing Faith, Hope and Love
1 Mar

Liturgies in Level 3 and 2
22 Feb

Lent: A time for renewing Faith, Hope and Love.
19 Feb

Day of Prayer for Victims of Abuse and Violence
17 Feb

Ash Wednesday in levels 2 and 3
16 Feb

Ash Wednesday
8 Feb

Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
3 Feb

Waitangi Day
1 Feb

World Day for Consecrated Life
24 Jan

The Word of God
10 Jan

Baptism of the Lord
3 Jan

The Epiphany of the Lord
1 Jan

Mary the Holy Mother of God

27 Dec

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
25 Dec

Nativity of the Lord - Christmas Day
20 Dec

Fourth Sunday of Advent: The Lord promises his people
13 Dec

Advent: The true light was coming into the world
8 Dec

Feast of the Immaculate Conception: 8 December
6 Dec

Advent: 6 December. Prepare a way for the Lord
29 Nov

Advent: 29 November - Be alert and ready to choose life
15 Nov

Jesus Christ, King of the Universe: 22 November
5 Nov

World Day of the Poor: 15 November
23 Oct

Solemnity of All Saints: Sunday 1 November
20 Oct

Submissions for Art Work now closed
12 Oct

Mission Sunday 18 October 2020
7 Oct

Respect Life Sunday: 11 October 2020
1 Oct

Invitation to create a new work commemorating Mary the Mother of God
26 Sep

World Day of Migrants and Refugees: 27 September
15 Sep

Season of Creation from 1 September to 4 October
9 Sep

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Mahuru 14-20
2 Sep

Social Justice Week: 6 to 12 September
27 Aug

Twenty Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: 30 August
23 Aug

Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary time: 23 August
11 Aug

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: 15 August
9 Aug

Music of David Haas
6 Aug

Saint Mary MacKillop
13 Jul

Matariki a time for thanksgiving and renewal 13-20 July
8 Jul

Sea Sunday: Day of Prayer for Seafarers 12 July
2 Jul

Remembering Saints During July
27 Jun

Saints Peter and Paul, apostles: 29 June
16 Jun

Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants: 21 June
9 Jun

Body and Blood of Christ: 14 June
2 Jun

Feast of the Most Holy Trinity: 7 June
29 May

Penekota - Pentecost. Haere mai e te Wairua Tapu
25 May

The Feast of Pentecost: 31 May 2020
20 May

Ascension of the Lord: 24 May 2020
15 May

Caring for our Common Home
8 May

I Am the Way, I Am Truth and Life
5 May

New Saints, New Feast Days
30 Apr

Good Shepherd Sunday: Day of Prayer for Vocations: 3 May
27 Apr

Saint Peter Chanel patron of Aotearoa New Zealand and Oceania: Feast 28 April
11 Apr

Easter Day: 12 April - Christ is Risen
10 Apr

Blessings and Prayers during this time of a pandemic
9 Apr

Good Friday liturgy for Aotearoa New Zealand
5 Apr

Holy Week: 5-12 April
24 Mar

You have the message of eternal life
15 Mar

Saint Patrick's Day: 17 March
14 Mar

Anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks:15 March
12 Mar

Anniversary of the election of Pope Francis: 13 March
21 Feb

Ash Wednesday: 26 February
9 Feb

World Day of Prayer for the Sick: 11 February
2 Feb

Waitangi Day 6 February
31 Jan

The Presentation of the Lord: 2 February
15 Jan

Word of God Sunday: 26 January
8 Jan

The Baptism of the Lord. January 12.
4 Jan

Epiphany: the self-revelation of God. January 5.
1 Jan

Octave Day of Christmas. World Day of Peace - 1 January 2020

24 Dec

Gospel Acclamation: 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people of good will.'
16 Dec

Advent: 22 December - They shall call his name Emmanuel
16 Dec

Advent: O Antiphons - recited or chanted 17 to 23 December
16 Dec

Advent: 22 December - They shall call his name Emmanuel
9 Dec

Advent: 15 December - You too must be patient.
2 Dec

Advent: 8 December - Water, Fire, Holy Spirit
25 Nov

Advent: 1 December - Stay Awake and Be Prepared
20 Nov

Feast of Christ the King 24 November
7 Nov

World Day of the Poor November 17 2019
5 Nov

For Parish Newsletters - Gospel message of God's faithfulness
1 Nov

All Souls Day November 2
30 Oct

All Saints Day November 1
18 Oct

New saint for our time
7 Oct

Respect Life Sunday
1 Oct

Suzanne Aubert Day
30 Sep

Sacred music in liturgy
26 Sep

St Vincent de Paul Feast day
28 Aug

Season of Creation
4 Aug

National Vocations Awareness Week

25 Nov

Advent is here!
27 Sep

ONE LICENSE NEWS: Copyright Awareness
12 Jul

Waiata Te Miha Māori
22 Jun

RCIA at Your pace!
1 Mar

Holy Week Book
24 Jan

Prayer For Life