St Bede’s College
under construction

under construction

St Bede’s College in Christchurch is building a new chapel and this morning at the College Mass Bishop Paul Martin SM used the image of a chapel under construction in this homily

God at work

God at work

I have been to dozens of confirmation ceremonies over the years and expected this morning's celebration of the sacrament at St. Bede's College in Christchurch to be...

doors open wide

doors open wide

I invite you to join with me in prayer this week for the young men of St. Bede's College Christchurch as the school spends the week focussed on vocations. This...

Advent @ school

Advent @ school

Every day in the life of a priest has unexpected highlights. Today I was invited to lead an Advent service for Years 9 & 10 students with staff at St. Bede's...

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ahead of grace ?

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