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The architect was the well-known John Scott and the design has resemblance to Our Lady of Lourdes Havelock North and the Chapel of Futuna, Karori, Wellington.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception Pakipaki belongs to the Māori Mission and is a part of the Catholic Parish of Hastings serving Catholic Māori across all of Heretaunga and Ngāti Kahungunu, The Immaculate Conception was built through the efforts of the Society of Mary Priests who were resident in Pakipaki, mobilising the local congregation to build a new Church. Our Lady continues to serve the people of Pakipaki and Heretaunga and remains true to the original characteristics of John Scott and the vision of our ancestors. Miha Māori is each Sunday morning at 8.00am.

31/10/2026

The church is open today for All Saints and tomorrow for All Souls day. You are welcome to come and leave names of the deceased in the box in front of the altar. We will pray for these people during the month of November.

28/10/2026

How cool is this to see... the legacy of Hata Mēri Hōhepa continues through the naming of this incubator. Now when 'Suzanne' is called into service on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopters or NZ Flying Doctor fixed-wing air ambulances, it will carry Meri Hōhepa’s spirit of compassion, helping sick and premature babies get to the care they need.

💛 New incubator named in honour of Suzanne Aubert 💛

One of two new state-of-the-art NXTGen transport incubators has been named Suzanne, in honour of our founder, Meri Hōhepa Suzanne Aubert.

The Sisters cared for the elderly and sick in South Canterbury through St Vianney’s Home of Compassion. While the home is now closed, its legacy lives on through St Vianney’s Timaru Trust, which contributed significantly towards the purchase of the two incubators.

St Vianney’s Timaru Trust Chair Dale Walden said naming this incubator Suzanne is a fitting tribute to her legacy: “Suzanne Aubert devoted her life to caring for people who were vulnerable and in need.”

Now when 'Suzanne' is called into service on board the Westpac Rescue Helicopters or NZ Flying Doctor fixed-wing air ambulances, it will carry Meri Hōhepa’s spirit of compassion, helping sick and premature babies get to the care they need.

Ngā mihi St Vianney’s Timaru Trust and everyone who helped make this possible.

24/10/2026

This morning we celebrated the baptisms of Allie and Ayla-Rose Hemopo-Dunn. Please pray for Allie and Ayla-Rose, their Parents and Godparents. Alleluia alleluia nau mai Te Whānau Whakapono kōrua.

17/10/2026

This morning Pā Hēmi Ropata SM celebrated a Thanksgiving Miha with Deacon Tevita and Deacon Charles and Bishop John in choir. In a very humble way Bishop John sat in choir to listen and pray the Miha Māori as he continues to strengthen his own knowledge and use of te reo Māori. We pray the Bishop John's confidence and competence will continue to be strengthened as he continues his work with the Māori Apostolate.

We also welcome Seminarian Rewi Pene who is also of Ngāti Whatuiāpiti and pray for his ordination as a Māori priest for Te Taitokerau.

Photo credit to Maru.

16/10/2026

Congratulations to Deacon Charles Ropitini who was ordained by Bishop John Adams this evening at St Joseph's Māori Girls' College. The Ordination Mass was celebrated in Te Reo Māori and was attended by over 450 people from across the Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North and the Holy Cross Seminary and as far as Northland and Hokitika.

Thank you to Ngahina Transom and the staff and girls of St Joseph Māori Girls College for hosting this auspicious occasion.

15/10/2026

Bishop John speaking about the role of a Deacon and the upcoming ordination of Charles Ropitini.

12/10/2026

Tēnā koutou, you are warmly invited to attend the Diaconate Ordination of Charles Ropitini this Friday 16th October 5.30pm at St Joseph's Māori Girls College followed by dinner.

On Saturday 17th there will be a pōhiri to welcome Deacon Charles and Bishop John to Houngarea Marae Pakipaki at 8.30am followed by 9.00am Miha and morning tea. All are welcome.

12/10/2026

06/10/2026

The Hawke's Bay Māori Apostolate arrives to the Home of Compassion Island Bay with Bishop John Adams to conclude a four day pilgrimage from Te Māhia, Te Wairoa, Pakipaki, Te Papaioea, and Mother Aubert's Creche on Buckle Street.

The pilgrims carries the pilgrim candle and four mauri stones from Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāti Rongomaiwahine.

A portrait of Piki Kenrick is carried into the chapel in honour of his work at the Aubert Mission Centre in Flaxmere.

Here representatives from:
- Tawhiti a Maru Marae, Te Wairoa
- Houngarea Marae, Pakipaki
- Parish of Hastings
- St Joseph's Māori Girls' College
- Marist Brothers
- Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North

05/10/2026

Address

17 Miriama Road
Pakipaki
4172

Opening Hours

7am - 12am

Website

http://www.hastingscatholic.org.nz/immaculate-conception.html

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