Clearly: from the Hamilton Diocese

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Fr Matt Gibson

Mens night

An evening of BBQ and Whisky and Questions

Tony Lenton

What is a hospital Chaplain?

There are four amazing women in our Diocese who work in hospitals in our region bringing an oasis of peace for patients who find themselves amid the very busy wards that typify a modern-day hospital.

Joanna Kearney

Bernadette Trust Welcomes Funding Applications from Parishes

The benefactor’s vision for the Bernadette Trust is to assist the pastoral and spiritual development of the people, religious and priests of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton.

Kirsty Muir

Our new online platform

Looking at ways we communicate.

Ally Mourits

Net: Overflowing with hope

NET (National Evangelisation Teams) is a Catholic peer-to-peer youth ministry organisation that sends teams of young people all over Australia and New Zealand to share their testimonies and faith.

Robert Garan

Safeguarding Update

I've been visiting nearby parishes to connect with local safeguarding representatives. This will help ensure effective communication on safeguarding matters moving forward.

Alison Carroll

🌟 Exciting Times in the Tongariro Catholic Parish 🌟

Hello from the lively and growing Tongariro Catholic Parish. We’re on an inspiring journey of growth and transformation as we wholeheartedly embrace our calling to be “missionary disciples.”

New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference

New director for National Liturgy Office.

We are pleased to announce that Hamilton priest Msgr Trevor Murray has this week started as director of the National Liturgy Office.

Joanna Kearney

Pastoral Team Welcome

Over the next few months we will meet our Chanel Centre teams - this month: meet the Pastoral Team

Quiz time!

Test your knowledge with 12 quick questions. Feel free to use in your own newsletters.

Pray, Reflect, Connect.

Martha works; Mary listens - Luke 10:38-42. This was the Gospel set for the day, in our discernment for the date, although we didn't look ahead, the gospel was perfect. As Bishop Richard reminded us in his homily - it's how the Lord works.

Robert Garan

New Facilitators 💍

A new couple to help the Diocese run our Prepare-Enrich program for couples preparing for marriage.

Kirsty Muir

Jesse Cox takes out Senior Essay Award

With the support of the Catholic Development Fund and the Catholic Schools Office, we recently ran the 2nd annual Pro-Life Essay competition.

Kirsty Muir

WANTED - Annual Highlights!

Upload your highlights for the year - from your school, parish, community group, social justice event - share it all!

Kirsty Muir

Parish Expo a success on multiple levels

Is the list of names for your rosters dwindling? Do parishioners know what groups are in your parish? Do they know the faces behind them? Do you want to be vibrant and active? Let St Thomas More Church and St Vincent de Paul inspire you.