Catholic Diocese of Auckland

12/06/2026

Wearing Pyjamas to School was a fun day for the tamariki (and staff!!) of St Therese School in Three Kings. Here is the New Entrants to Year 3 class having morning prayer and then acting out some Scripture stories as part of Te Rongopai theme in Religious Education.

11/06/2026

Join over 1,800 young Catholics at Victory Convention Centre for World Youth Day Auckland 2026 - a massive, joy-filled day of faith, community and WITNESS.
Inspired by the Scripture chosen for the 40th World Youth Day, “You also are my witnesses, because you have been with me” (Jn 15:27). This year’s event is about fixing our gaze on Jesus and becoming courageous witnesses of Christ in our world.

For more info and to register go to: https://events.humanitix.com/world-youth-day-auckland-2026
*Registrations close July 19*

11/06/2026

Alpha in the Catholic context is presenting a series locally on Why Alpha in our parishes, How it will help and How it will generate vibrancy in our parishes.
All are welcome to attend any one or more.
Sessions are:
• 17th June 7pm Why Alpha. Why do Catholic Parishes need Alpha
• 22nd July 7pm What is Alpha and who is it for.
• 19th August 7pm Where does Alpha fit in the life of the Parish.
• 16th September 7pm How to take your Alpha from good to great
Please register on Training Zoom for Alpha in a Catholic Context – Fill out form
For further information please contact Clare Bell on Clare Bell [email protected] or Dcn Steve Fraser on [email protected]

10/06/2026

Kids Korner

Jesus felt compassion for his people. He called his people, Sheep without a Shepherd

Parent Pondering

A simple question from one friend to another while waiting for a tram, followed by an exchange of telephone numbers and a phone call.

https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/lifei.../family-faith-2/

08/06/2026

Fr Paul Turner Ars Celebrandi Workshop
The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference warmly invites clergy, parish liturgy teams, school staff, deacons, and all involved in the preparation of the sacred liturgy to a special workshop with international liturgist Fr Paul Turner.
Inspired by Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter Desiderio Desideravi, this workshop will explore the ars celebrandi, the art of celebrating the liturgy with reverence, understanding, and fidelity to the mind and heart of the Church. Fr Paul Turner will lead practical and enriching session aimed at deepening our understanding of the Eucharist and strengthening the celebration of Mass in our parishes and schools.Fr Paul Turner is pastor of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Missouri and director of the Office of Divine Worship for the Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St Joseph. He holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant’ Anselmo in Rome. He is a consultor for the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments. His numerous publications include “Guide for….” The Liturgical Ministry series of books and dozens of other titles. As pastor of diverse parishes, he spent many years ministering in a state prison, serving an Hispanic and multi-ethnic community, and providing assistance to the homeless. Date: Saturday 25th July
Venue: Christ the King Church, Owairaka, 260 Richardson Rd, Mt Roskill.
Time: Parish Mass @ 9am Sessions start at 10am to 2.30pm.
Morning Tea provided. BYO Lunch please
Register at: www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/paul-turner/

08/06/2026

Don't Miss This Tonight | Mission Hub
How does the Eucharist shape the mission of the Church today?
Join Tania Rimac for this month's Mission Hub as we explore Eucharistic renewal, missionary discipleship, and the journey towards the International Eucharistic Congress 2028.
The Eucharist: Fuel for the Mission.
🗓 Monday 9 June | ⏰ 7:00–8:30pm | Online
👉 Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/meNli4s7TsG0CAzWIJdSEw?fbclid=IwY2xjawSS895leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJXUUg0bjFWZWxZWWtLVFRBc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrHsqzxU5H-JB1NE1F43q-67egkAWddSce0g1xu5uN_l59OGYspdBQS4-d0P_aem_RLHjCw-6W6pav0bVYnS-AQ #/registration

07/06/2026

Mass this Sunday is from Holy Cross Seminary in Ponsonby, Auckland.

Mass is celebrated at Holy Cross Seminary in Ponsonby, Auckland. T...

07/06/2026

John 6: 51-58
I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats this bread will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, “How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”
Jesus said to them, “Very truly I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them.

05/06/2026

The latest diocesan newsletter is now available.
It can also be downloaded from the front page of the diocesan website:
https://www.aucklandcatholic.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/NZ-Catholic-Issue-14.pdf

05/06/2026

G.I.F.T. Pentecost Mass
On Saturday 30th May Msgr Bernard Keily celebrated the Special Needs Ministry G.I.F.T.'s Pentecost Mass. It was a wonderful and meaningful occasion with everyone wearing a flame with a gift of the Holy Spirit written on it. Thank you to the many helpers.