Focolare Aotearoa NZ Page

Focolare Aotearoa NZ Page Kia ora! welcome to the page for the Focolare community in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our Focola It aims at spreading the message of unity worldwide.
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The Focolare Movement has the features of a large and varied family, of a “new people born of the Gospel”, as Chiara Lubich, its founder, defined it. It is a movement of spiritual and social renewal, founded in Trent, Italy, in 1943, during the Second World War. The Focolare Movement, officially known as the Work of Mary, was approved by the Catholic Church in 1962. It is now present in 182 nation

s and more than 2 million people share closely in its life and work. Inspired by Jesus’ prayer to the Father, “May they all be one” (Jn 17:21), its goal is to promote brotherhood and to achieve a more united world in which people respect and value diversity. To achieve this goal, people of the Movement engage in various forms of dialogue and are committed to building bridges of fraternal relationships among individuals, between cultural groups and in every area of society. Members of the Movement include Christians of different Churches and ecclesial communities, members of the major world religions and people of no particular religious belief. Each one adheres to the Movement’s goal and spirit, while faithfully following the precepts of their own faith and conscience.

08/06/2026
08/06/2026

Let go of pride

“Let us serve everyone and serve them well.

May God help us to astound the world, which is so full of pride and hungry for power,

by our Christian attitude of selfless service.

Then Christ will be more easily understood and the effects of the Gospel revolution will shine out brightly.”



Chiara Lubich, Servant of God
Word of Life September 1997

06/05/2026

06 May 2026

Do not be indifferent.

“God considers what you do to your neighbour as being done to him.
So, be humble before your neighbours and serve them.
Do not be indifferent to them, (…).
Love them, by serving them, even at the cost of giving in, or losing.”

Chiara Lubich, Servant of God
Word of Life October 198

In response to Pope Leo XIV’s request to let “the cry for peace that springs from the heart be heard”, the entire Focol...
10/04/2026

In response to Pope Leo XIV’s request to let “the cry for peace that springs from the heart be heard”, the entire Focolare Movement is supporting the prayer vigil for peace announced by the Pope.

It will take place in St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday 11 April 2026 at 6.00 pm Italian time 4am NZ time on Sunday 12 April)

and he invites everyone around the world to join in this intention for peace.

The moment of prayer will be open to anyone who would like to attend.

It will also be possible to follow the Vigil broadcast on Vatican media.

21/03/2026
21/03/2026

Pope Leo meets the Focolare Movement and encourages them to promote unity and peace within their organization and throughout the world, especially at ...

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18/03/2026

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The General Councillors have been elected
Today, the 20 general councillors of the Focolare Movement were elected; during the new term of office, they will support the President of the Focolare Movement in her role.

In accordance with the General Statutes, they, together with the President and the Co-President, are responsible for representing the entire Movement and expressing its unity.

They will be called upon to carry out the tasks entrusted to them by the President, in particular overseeing the practical aspects of the life of the Movement (summarised in the “seven colours”) and the support of the geographical subdivisions (the “zones”). Each one, in their own role, will have at heart the unity of the entire family of the Focolare Movement, safeguarding and promoting it at every step.
They take up their positions today after receiving two-thirds of the votes from those eligible to vote and will remain in office for five years.

source: Stefania Tanesini with the Multimedia and Linguistic Services Communication Team

13/03/2026

Margaret Karram has been re-elected President of the Focolare Movement.

The new Co-President is Roberto Almada, an Argentine focolarino who is a priest.

Margaret Karram a été réélue Présidente du Mouvement des Focolari.

Le nouveau Coprésident est Roberto Almada, focolarino prêtre argentin.

تم إعادة انتخاب مرغريت كرام رئيسة عمل مريم - الفوكولاري
والرئيس المشارك الجديد روبيرتو المادا وهو كاهن-قس

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