Holy Cross Seminary

Holy Cross Seminary New Zealand's National Catholic Seminary

The Holy Cross Seminary community was privileged to welcome His Excellency Bishop John Adams, who gave a presentation on...
26/08/2026

The Holy Cross Seminary community was privileged to welcome His Excellency Bishop John Adams, who gave a presentation on evangelisation and the Church’s mission to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

We are grateful to Bishop John for his insights and encouragement as we continue to prepare for a life of ministry and service to the Church.

On Tuesday evening, Cameron and Cheryl Surrey joined the Seminary community to share about CliftonStrengths and its prac...
12/08/2026

On Tuesday evening, Cameron and Cheryl Surrey joined the Seminary community to share about CliftonStrengths and its practical application in parish ministry.

Their session explored how understanding and developing our God-given strengths can help foster effective leadership, collaboration, and ministry within parish communities.

This week, the Holy Cross Seminary community had the privilege of welcoming Fr. Paul Turner, who gave a presentation on ...
11/08/2026

This week, the Holy Cross Seminary community had the privilege of welcoming Fr. Paul Turner, who gave a presentation on The Spirit of the Liturgy.

His talk invited us to reflect more deeply on the beauty and meaning of the Church’s liturgy and its central place in the life of faith.

We are delighted to announce that our seminarian, Gerson Badayos, will be ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate....
05/08/2026

We are delighted to announce that our seminarian, Gerson Badayos, will be ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate.

Please keep Gerson in your prayers as he prepares for his ordination and continues to respond generously to God’s call in his journey towards priesthood.

You are invited too, if able, to attend this joyful celebration.

This week, the Holy Cross Seminary community was pleased to welcome Clare Bell from Christchurch, who shared with us the...
05/08/2026

This week, the Holy Cross Seminary community was pleased to welcome Clare Bell from Christchurch, who shared with us the value of Alpha as an effective tool for evangelisation within a Catholic context.

Her presentation highlighted how Alpha can create opportunities for people to encounter Jesus, ask questions about the faith, and begin a deeper journey with God and the Church.

On Monday evening, our community was blessed by the presence of Sr. Susanna Edmunds and Sr. Anastasia Reeves of the Domi...
05/08/2026

On Monday evening, our community was blessed by the presence of Sr. Susanna Edmunds and Sr. Anastasia Reeves of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville Dominicans) from Sydney, Australia. The Sisters joined us for a meal and shared deeply about their life, spirituality, and ministry as Religious Sisters. Their witness to consecrated life was both inspiring and encouraging. They generously answered questions from the seminarians and offered thoughtful advice on formation, study, and growing in fidelity to one’s vocation.

On Tuesday evening, the Holy Cross Seminary community was blessed by Carly Mulqueen, Director of the Catholic Enquiry Ce...
30/07/2026

On Tuesday evening, the Holy Cross Seminary community was blessed by Carly Mulqueen, Director of the Catholic Enquiry Center, talking about evangelisation and accompanying those who are seeking God and exploring the Catholic faith.

The presentation highlighted the many ways people are reaching out with questions about Christianity, the Church, and their desire for a deeper relationship with God. It was especially encouraging to hear that, over recent months and years, there has been a significant increase in the number of people seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith and journey towards becoming Catholic.

On Monday, Br. Mark McKeon, a De La Salle Brother, and our former Pastoral and Human Formator, visited the seminary and ...
23/07/2026

On Monday, Br. Mark McKeon, a De La Salle Brother, and our former Pastoral and Human Formator, visited the seminary and shared about his experience in Palestine, offering us a deeper insight into the realities of life, faith, and service in that part of the world. We are grateful for his witness, his generosity in sharing his story, and his continued service.

On Tuesday, Fr. Anthony Nguyen, SDB, gave a formation presentation on the anthropological significance of formation, inviting us to reflect on the call to grow as whole persons in Christ.

As the semester draws to a close, the Holy Cross Seminary community bids a fond farewell to Deacon Emilio, Deacon Linh, ...
27/06/2026

As the semester draws to a close, the Holy Cross Seminary community bids a fond farewell to Deacon Emilio, Deacon Linh, Br. Rodney, and Ignatius as they prepare for the next stage of their formation and ministry.

We give thanks to God for the many ways they have enriched our community through their friendship, witness, and commitment to their vocation. While they will be greatly missed, we rejoice as they continue to respond generously to the Lord’s call.

Please keep Deacon Emilio, Deacon Linh, Br. Rodney, and Ignatius in your prayers as they embark on this next chapter of their journey. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide and strengthen them, and may the Lord bless them abundantly in all that lies ahead.

God bless you all, and know that you will always remain a part of the Holy Cross Seminary family.

The Holy Cross Seminary community was honoured to welcome Archbishop Gábor Pintér, Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand and t...
27/06/2026

The Holy Cross Seminary community was honoured to welcome Archbishop Gábor Pintér, Apostolic Nuncio to New Zealand and the Pacific, for a special visit to the seminary.

Archbishop Gábor celebrated Mass with our community before spending time with the seminarians in an engaging Q&A session. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear about his ministry representing the Holy Father, his experiences serving the universal Church, and his encouragement for those discerning the priesthood.

We are deeply grateful for Archbishop Gábor’s visit, his inspiring words, and the generous time he shared with our community. Please keep him in your prayers as he continues his ministry in service of the Church.

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