Catholic Cathedral Parish, Ōtautahi-Christchurch

15/09/2026

Fr Simon’s homily for today “Our Lady of Sorrows“
Click on the link to our website below to listen: https://catholiccathedralchch.org.nz/2026/09/15/our-lady-of-sorrows/

14/09/2026

Our Bishop in the USA...

Christchurch Cathedral in New Zealand was severely damaged in the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes.

13/09/2026

Today is the feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

"We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ,
in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection,
through whom we are saved and delivered."

Entrance Antiphon
Cf. Gal 6: 14

09/09/2026

September is our Safeguarding Focus month.

08/09/2026

This Thursday - Young Adult movie night.
All welcome

08/09/2026

Feast of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam

Today we honour Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, one of the founders of the Society of St Vincent de Paul — a man who believed that Christian faith must be more than words; it must become love in action.

As a young university student in Paris, Frédéric was challenged by the poverty surrounding him. In 1833, he and a small group of friends began visiting people in their homes, bringing food and firewood, but more importantly offering friendship, dignity and a listening ear. They did not simply want to give to people experiencing poverty — they wanted to encounter them, sit with them and hear their stories. From those humble beginnings grew the worldwide Society of St Vincent de Paul.

Frédéric understood that charity is not simply about what we give. He saw those experiencing poverty not as objects of pity, but as people through whom we encounter Christ. For him, serving others was an essential part of discipleship, and faith and charity could never be separated.

His challenge remains just as relevant for us today:

“The earth has grown cold; it is for us Catholics to rekindle the flame of human warmth.”
— Blessed Frédéric Ozanam

May we continue his mission by bringing that warmth into our communities — through friendship, compassion, listening, service and love.

Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, pray for us. 💙💛

To find out more about the St Vincent de Paul Canterbury visit: www.svdpcanterbury.nz

08/09/2026

How are we called to be on mission to people experiencing poverty, hardship and isolation in our own city?

Join us this Wednesday 9 September at 7pm in the Assisi Lounge for our next Parish Alive Workshop – “Serving the Poor as Mission.”

Maurice Lawlor will help us explore how serving others is not simply about providing practical assistance, but about encounter, relationship, dignity and sharing the love of Christ.

The St Vincent de Paul Society has a long tradition of putting faith into action by walking alongside people in need. This evening is an opportunity to hear more about that Vincentian spirit and to consider how each of us can be part of Christ’s mission to the people of Christchurch.

Wednesday 9 September | 7pm | Assisi Lounge

Everyone is welcome. 💙

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06/09/2026

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05/09/2026

Tonight

04/09/2026

“Don’t search for God in faraway lands. He is not there. He is close to you. He is with you. Just keep that lamp burning, and you will always see him.” - St Teresa of Calcutta.

"Mother (Teresa) often said, 'Holiness is not the luxury of the few, it is a simple duty for each one of us. May her example help us to strive for holiness: to love God, to respect and love every human person created by God in His own image and in whom He dwells, and to care for our poor and suffering brethren. May all the sick, the suffering, and those who seek God's help find a friend and intercessor in Mother."

Happy Feast Day. St Teresa of Calcutta; pray for us!