Justice & Peace Catholic Diocese of Auckland New Zealand

27/05/2026

Our first Magnifica Humanitas reference 🥹
It’s all about timing! With the reinforcement of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) presented in Pope Leo’s first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, we are motivated to see great change in the world, starting here with us in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Read our latest submission on the Modern Slavery Bill here:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Modern-Slavery-Bill-Justice-Peace-Commission-Auckland-2026.pdf

25/05/2026

Read Pope Leo XIV first encyclical on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence now:

Encyclical Letter of His Holiness Leo XIV Magnifica Humanitas (15 May 2026)

ENCYCLICAL LETTER MAGNIFICA HUMANITAS OF HIS HOLINESS POPE LEO XIV ON SAFEGUARDING THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE TIME OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE [ Multimedia ] ___________________________

21/05/2026

Pentecost Novena

We continue to wait and pray for the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Today Br Mickey McGrath's artwork reminds us of Pope Francis' words about the importance of women in all aspects of leadership and decision-making. As always, Br Mickey's Holy Spirit is hovering somewhere and occasionally contributes a humorous remark as she does in this image today.

It's good to remember that at both Easter and Pentecost and in the stories of the early Church, women were not only present, but active participants in the wonderful events which unfolded....and indeed, the Hebrew word for spirit, breath, wind (ruach) is feminine!

Br Mickey's words which accompany this image read:
"May the Holy Spirit bless you with all the good Pentecost creative graces only she can bestow." Amen to that!

21/05/2026

Rolling in the deep. No red herrings here. 😉🐟 Nga mihi nui CathNews New Zealand

Auckland Diocese’s Justice and Peace Commission says camera footage on fishing vessels should not be exempt from the Official Information Act, as proposed in a bill before Parliament, saying it would reduce the capacity for public scrutiny.

19/05/2026

📣Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on preserving the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, will be released on May 25.

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on preserving the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, will be released on May ...

19/05/2026

Read our latest blog for Laudato Si’ Week 2026 here: https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/2026/05/19/laudato-si-week-2026-from-hope-to-action/

14/05/2026

A needed update. Not for the photo op, but because those who desperately need the care will have greater access. This is a win for our whanau, tamariki, and the common good. Arohanui and well done.

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13/05/2026

Read our latest submission on the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol Regulation) Amendment Bill

06/05/2026

Fisheries Amendment Bill

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29/04/2026

Read our latest Parliament submission now:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Immigration-Enhanced-Risk-Management-Amendment-Bill-Catholic-Justice-Peace-Commission-Auckland.pdf