Tongariro Catholic

05/09/2026

Join Fr Danny Fraser-Jones for Mass

03/09/2026

Come and join us tonight - 7pm! Stay for supper.

29/08/2026

Join Fr Danny Fraser-Jones for Mass

28/08/2026

The Kete Korero is always full of inspiring, insightful and informative content. Fabulous to see the offical recognition of the quality that is a fruit of the time, effort and talent that go into our Diocesan publication.

A little bit of exciting news to bring home from Christchurch! 🎉

Kete Kōrero, our diocesan magazine, received two awards at the Australasian Catholic Press Association Awards last night for the publishing year of 2025.

Winner – Best Original Artwork for God Given Gifts.

Highly Commended – Best Content: Cultural Expressions for A celebration of unity, faith and hope, which captured some of the beautiful moments from our Jubilee celebration for Pentecost at Saint Mary of the Cross Mackillop, Rotorua last year.

Kete Kōrero is about capturing something of the life of our Church as it is being lived right here in our Diocese. The people, stories, faith, cultures and moments that make up our Catholic community, ultimately (hopefully) bringing us closer to Him.

Every edition is a collective effort, so a huge thank you to everyone who shares their stories and contributes to our Kete. It was pretty special to see some of that work recognised alongside some major Catholic publications from across Australia and New Zealand.

Please send your submissions to [email protected]. Don't forget too - we have the new feature "By the well" where we answer one of your questions.

26/08/2026

26/08/2026

We are excited to welcome Frank Ritchie to St Patrick's, Taupō on 3 September at 7pm to share his remarkable journey—from serving as a Wesleyan Methodist minister to entering the Catholic Church last Easter. He will reflect on the faith, discernment, and courage required to surrender fully to God’s call.
Frank Ritchie is a writer, Lead Chaplain at the Christian Broadcasting Association's Media Chaplaincy NZ, co-host on Newstalk ZB every Sunday from 6pm, and regular weekly guest on Life FM and Rhema.

22/08/2026

Join Fr Danny Fraser-Jones for Mass

22/08/2026

An awesome opportunity!!!

+++SUMMER MISSIONARIES NEEDED!!!!+++++++

Life Teen Aotearoa is running two weeks of Life Teen Summer Camp Aotearoa 2027 with the theme "With Every Breath" at Camp Keswick in Rotorua.

Week One runs from January 12–16, 2027, and Week Two runs from January 19–23, 2027, with a cost of $380 per camper or chaperone.

How do you register to be a summer missionary?
To register as a summer missionary for the Life Teen Summer Camp Aotearoa 2027, you must fill out the official online application form provided by Life Teen Aotearoa.
Applications for the 2027 camps are currently open.

Application Steps

Fill out the Form: You can access the digital application directly through the Life Teen Aotearoa Application Form. https://lifeteen.nz/

Check Social Media updates: Links and announcements are also regularly updated on the Life Teen Aotearoa Instagram bio and the official Life Teen Aotearoa page. https://www.facebook.com/LTAotearoa/

Visit the Website:
You can read more about the missionary program on the Life Teen Aotearoa Summer Missions Page. https://lifeteen.nz/summer-missions/

Eligibility & Commitments
Age Requirement: You must be 18 years or older to apply
Faith & Mission: You must have a desire to lead teenagers closer to Jesus Christ and serve the community.

Camp Dates:
Missionaries are expected to be on-site slightly longer than standard campers for orientation and wrap-up:
Week One: 11:00 am Sunday, 11 January – 12:00 pm Sunday, 17 January 2027
Week Two: 11:00 am Sunday, 17 January – 11:00 am Sunday, 24 January 2027

So what are you waiting for????? Get on it TODAY!!!!!!

19/08/2026

Join us tonight for our first session of Theology of the Body.

Starting at 6:30pm, after Holy Hour, in the Chapel.

These sessions are led by Father Danny and are open to young adults aged 18–35.

See you there!