Nau Mai, Haere Mai
Catholic Diocese of Dunedin
Supporting the Mission and Mahi of the Catholic Church in Otago and Southland
Ko ahau te huarahi, te pono, te ora
I am the way, the truth, the life John 14:6
Wishing everyone a happy and blessed Christmas Season. Please click here for the Christmas Mass schedule around our diocese.
Christmas Message
As we celebrate the coming of Christ anew among us, we send our heartfelt blessings to each of you. While this season is filled with joy and hope, we also recognise there can be moments of stress and grief. Know that in the midst of the pressures and sorrow, God’s peace is ever present, and God’s love surrounds us.
May the light of Christ guide us, bringing comfort to our hearts and strength for the days ahead. Let us find hope in the truth that the Child born in Bethlehem is with us, offering grace, renewal, and the promise of love and peace.
Ngā mihi o te Kirihimete me te Tau Hōu ki a koutou.
Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to all,
From the Diocesan team
Jubilee Year 2025 - Pilgrims of Hope
Pope Francis has declared 2025 as a year of Jubilee with the theme 'Pilgrims of Hope', giving voice to his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global sisterhood and brotherhood, solidarity with the poor, and caring for the environment. To find out more and access resources click here.
The Treaty of Waitangi/ Te Tiriti o Waitangi - Have your say on the Treaty
Principles Bill
There will be a Common Grace Aotearoa video workshop to learn about the government’s Treaty Principles Bill and the main concerns with the Bill from a Christian perspective. Monday, 9 December, 7-9pm, St Patricks Community Centre, 32 Macandrew Road, Dunedin. The workshop will provide support and submission guides to help people write their own submissions on the Bill, if they choose to do so. Find out more here.