We know, in solidarity with our Muslim sisters and brothers, that our only hope is in God. Our only hope is in God.
Christchurch
opportunity
Food For Faith made it to the Press this morning offering a comment on the unprecedented opportunity Bishop Martin is giving Christchurch Catholics to be a part of...
a new harmony
There is always a temptation to build “nests”, to cling to our little group, to the things and people we like, to resist all contamination. It is only a small step from a nest to a sect
united in prayer
“Out of the depths I cry to you O Lord”. We know that our loving God has not caused this pain, but the freedom God gives us as a mark of his great love has been tragically misused and abused.
Inform June 2017
A Monastery garden, Ancient Order of Malta in Christchurch, news from the parishes of the diocese, diocesan events,,, You can read the latest issue of the magazine of...
five years on…
Five years ago today, a couple of hours before dawn, the people of Christchurch and surrounding districts were jolted awake by a sharp and severe earthquake. In the...
Cathedral update
It doesn't take long for nature to begin to take over a Cathedral. Christchurch's Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament has been closed to the public since September...
media release
There is a moment in Gerard Smyth's "When a City Falls" which for many Christchurch Catholics captures the devastation of the earthquakes. Gerard has led us through...
four years on
February 22 will remain a memorial day for the city of Christchurch. Four years ago today, our city was devastated by earthquake. 185 people died tragically on the day,...
The House of God
In preparation for the rebuilding of churches destroyed in the Christchurch earthquakes, Bishop Barry Jones last week announced his intention to publish a document...
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bridge building
I first met Leonie when as a young priest I decided to use spare time in a small rural West Coast parish to study communication
seeding
Jesus help me to be more careful, more aware of the power of my words and actions…
a humble church
The Church of Christ does not seek to dominate consciences and occupy spaces, but rather to be a “wellspring” of hope in people’s lives.
what wondrous love
When words don’t come easily it could be that I (and maybe you too) don’t need more words.
standing by
When the night has come, and the way is dark… No I won’t be afraid… Just as long as you stand, stand by me.