Our Lady Of Kapiti - Te Whaea Tapu O Kapiti

20/08/2026

Requiem Service for today, Friday 21st August 2026 for beloved parish priest, Fr Pene Patelesio is below:

https://kapiti-catholic.org.nzPresider: Archbishop Paul Martin00:...

20/08/2026

Thursday 20th August 2026 - 6pm Live Stream Link Vigil Mass -
Fr Pene Patelesio

https://kapiti-catholic.org.nzPresider: Cardinal John Dew00:00 - ...

18/08/2026

https://kapiti-catholic.org.nzPresider: Archbishop Paul Martin00:...

18/08/2026

https://kapiti-catholic.org.nzPresider: Cardinal John Dew00:00 - ...

18/08/2026

It is with very heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of our much-loved Parish Priest, Fr Pene, on Sunday morning.

Fr Pene became such a valued and loved part of our parish, school and wider community, and his sudden death has been an enormous shock. We give thanks to God for his priesthood, his warmth, and the many ways he served and cared for our community. As we mourn his loss, we entrust him to the mercy and loving care of God and ask Our Lady to pray for him.

Funeral arrangements:

Thursday, 20 August

Vigil Mass: 6.00pm
Our Lady of Kāpiti Church
Followed by a light supper.

Friday, 21 August

Requiem Mass: 11.00am
Our Lady of Kāpiti Church
Followed immediately by a private burial.

Due to the number of family members attending on Friday, parishioners are strongly encouraged to attend the Vigil Mass on Thursday evening, when we can come together as a parish community to pray for Fr Pene and say our final farewells.

Please continue to keep Fr Pene’s family, his brother priests, and all those grieving his loss in your prayers.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace. Amen. 🤍

30/07/2026

Prayer Intentions for August 🙏

As we prepare to enter a new month, we bring before God our parish community, our families, and all those in need of prayer.

You are welcome to leave a prayer intention in the comments, or to pray quietly in your own heart.

May we continue to pray for one another with faith, hope, and love.

Lord, hear our prayer.

26/07/2026

Pray the Rosary with us 📿

You are warmly invited to join the Rosary in the Chapel tomorrow morning, and every Tuesday, at 8.30am.

A quiet time of prayer with Our Lady, bringing before God our families, our parish, and the needs of the world.

Tuesdays | 8.30am | Our Lady of Fatima Chapel

All welcome.

25/07/2026

World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly ❤️

Today we give thanks for the grandparents and elderly members of our parish community — for their faith, wisdom, love, and the quiet witness they have carried through the years. Their prayers, stories, service, and presence are a gift to our families and to the life of the Church.

We also remember those who are housebound, unwell, or unable to be with us in person. You remain a cherished part of our parish family.

Please join us in prayer today, and at 9.30am Mass, as we honour and give thanks for the gift of our elders.

St Anne and St Joachim, pray for us.

22/07/2026

One of the many thoughtful moments from Sunday’s Confirmation Mass.

In speaking to parents and families, Archbishop Paul reflects on the importance of raising children who are led by the Holy Spirit, growing in kindness, compassion, and courage in today’s world.

A message well worth hearing. 💙

16/07/2026

Praying with St Anne and St Joachim 🙏

St Anne and St Joachim are honoured by the Church as the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus.

As we approach the 26th July, many Catholics mark these days with prayer for families, parents, grandparents, children, and the faith handed on through generations.

For those who would like to pray in this way, this guide from Hallow includes prayers for each day of the St Anne Novena:
https://hallow.com/blog/st-anne-novena/

May our homes, families, and parish be strengthened in faith, hope, and love.

St Anne and St Joachim, pray for us.

Learn how to pray the novena to St. Anne and ask for the intercession of the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary.