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Mass attendance rose 8 per cent in 2025

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25 Sep 2026

Bishops hope ‘Gospel lens’ will guide people’s votes

22 Sep 2026

Catholic leaders publish update on Royal Commission response

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17 Sep 2026

Catholic and Anglican bishops gather for conversation, prayer

6 Jul 2026

US liturgist set to visit New Zealand

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2 Jul 2026

Nominations sought for youth ministry awards

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27 May 2026

Remaining human in the age of algorithms

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26 May 2026

NZ bishop: Leo places AI at service of common good

7 May 2026

Bishop Lowe elected to second term as NZCBC president

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30 Apr 2026

Prison, hospital chaplains reflect on shared ministry

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27 Apr 2026

Catholic Directory edition for 2026 published

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Mass attendance rose 8 per cent in 2025

29 Oct 2026

The number of Mass attendees in New Zealand grew by more than 8 per cent between 2024 and 2025, according…

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Panel will explore Catholic perspective on upcoming election

15 Oct 2026

As the General Election nears, New Zealand’s bishops are inviting Catholics and all people of goodwill to reflect on their…

Support Life Sunday

Catholics urged to choose peace amid ‘normalisation of war’

1 Oct 2026

Catholics are being encouraged to reject a growing acceptance of war and rediscover their duty to be active peacemakers as…

Archived Media Releases

25 Sep

Bishops hope ‘Gospel lens’ will guide people’s votes
22 Sep

Catholic leaders publish update on Royal Commission response
17 Sep

Catholic and Anglican bishops gather for conversation, prayer
6 Jul

US liturgist set to visit New Zealand
2 Jul

Nominations sought for youth ministry awards
27 May

Remaining human in the age of algorithms
26 May

NZ bishop: Leo places AI at service of common good
7 May

Bishop Lowe elected to second term as NZCBC president
30 Apr

Prison, hospital chaplains reflect on shared ministry
27 Apr

Catholic Directory edition for 2026 published
9 Apr

Catholic parishes take up Pope’s call to pray for peace
1 Apr

Privacy officers gather to discuss emerging challenges
30 Mar

Relic of St Carlo Acutis coming to New Zealand in June
17 Mar

Christian Charity: An invitation from the Bishops of New Zealand
5 Mar

Shared indigenous experiences punctuate conference in NZ
2 Mar

Conference focused on ministry to indigenous Catholics opens
9 Feb

New Zealand to host indigenous Catholic gathering

15 Dec

Letter of grief to Jewish communities
28 Nov

CathNews launches platform for Catholic job vacancies
20 Nov

Evangelisation the focus for upcoming webinar
13 Nov

Video series highlights New Zealand pilgrimage sites
13 Nov

NZ bishops urge care for the poor in local contexts
6 Nov

Bishop Lowe meets Pope Leo, extends invitation to visit
22 Oct

Catholic-Anglican dialogue reflects on new global leaders
16 Oct

New network promotes warm welcome for seekers
10 Oct

New Zealand bishops echo Pope Leo's words in new letter
6 Oct

Summit attendees urged to promote renewal at home
5 Oct

Church prepares to mark Support Life Sunday
2 Oct

Hundreds set to attend Hope and Renewal Summit
2 Oct

New podcast series focuses on stories of faith
29 Sep

Formation programme encourages communal discernment
15 Sep

Prestigious award for New Zealand canon lawyer
16 Aug

Hundreds celebrate Assumption feast at national shrine
31 Jul

Work towards new Lectionary for Aotearoa New Zealand continues
7 Jul

Head of Vatican Observatory preparing for fourth NZ trip
30 Jun

NZ bishops making joint pilgrimage for Assumption feast
26 Jun

New director appointed to lead Catholic Enquiry Centre
11 Jun

Cardinal Dew: The one word that changed a life
22 May

PASTORAL STATEMENT: Fighting Hopelessness in the Jubilee Year of Hope
9 May

NZ bishops celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV
6 May

Prayer carrying Cardinal Dew towards start of conclave
5 May

Pope's life, legacy recalled at packed Holy Spirit Cathedral
27 Apr

Papal funeral 'very beautiful, very simple', Cardinal Dew says
23 Apr

Cardinal Dew leaves for Pope's funeral, papal election
21 Apr

New Zealand Catholics mourn death of Pope Francis
7 Apr

Latest edition of Catholic Directory published
31 Mar

Digital technologies among focus areas for Church privacy officers
25 Mar

Support for Lent Appeal is an ‘act of generosity’
17 Mar

Archbishop sees new Synod pathway for local churches
13 Mar

Decades of ministry to young Catholics recognised with award
27 Feb

National seminary welcomes 14 first-year students
12 Jan

Bishops' pilgrimage celebrates faith passed down for generations

18 Dec

Focus on New Evangelization at ad limina
13 Dec

Bishops enjoy good conversation with Pope
9 Dec

Bishops in Rome for Ad Limina
5 Dec

Columban Calendars connect prisoners with God
30 Nov

Director appointed for The Catholic Institute
21 Nov

Elderly need to be cared for, not killed
11 Nov

Over 70 expected at National Catholic Youth Conference
2 Nov

Election votes must consider the good of all, say Catholic bishops
19 Oct

Catholic Church to host multi-faith prayer services
19 Oct

Euthanasia a dangerous threat to society say New Zealand Catholic Bishops
5 Oct

Respect Life Sunday to focus on dying well
30 Sep

Judicial Vicar from Auckland wins prestigious Canon Law award
13 Sep

NZ publications among winners at Catholic media awards
10 Sep

Pep talk from the Coach kick-offs Social Justice Week
26 Aug

Orders stream in for Young Enterprise students’ emergency power generator
18 Aug

Two Auckland students to meet Pope tomorrow morning
17 Aug

‘Kiwi’ World Youth Day gathering in Spain tomorrow
15 Aug

Prayer Symposium held in Palmerston North
22 Jul

Quake doesn't stop World Youth Day pilgrims
21 Jul

Prison chaplaincy focus for 2011 Catholic Caring Appeal
27 Jun

Former school principal appointed Interim Head of Catholic Institute
23 Jun

Babies with disabilities need protection, says bioethics centre director
22 Jun

Catholic Enquiry Centre celebrates 50 years
15 Jun

Message from Bishop Barry Jones, 15 June 2011
15 Jun

Christchurch Earthquakes
14 Jun

Sisters of Mercy celebrate 150 years in Wellington
14 Jun

‘Stormbirds’ emotional support programme for children stretches its wings over Christchurch
10 Jun

New Zealand has particular moral responsibility - Pope Benedict XVI
9 Jun

New Catholic Bishop ordained
2 Jun

Abortion ruling a step backwards, say New Zealand Catholic Bishops
20 May

Political and social commitment needed to change abortion situation
28 Apr

Beatification of Pope John Paul II
30 Mar

FCBCO meet in Papua New Guinea
17 Mar

Catholic Masses for national day of mourning
10 Mar

National Earthquake Appeals
10 Mar

Masses and Services for those affected by earthquake
9 Mar

“Lent will be observed in the ruins of a beautiful and gracious city” Bishop Jones
8 Mar

Message of Pope Benedict XVI for Lent 2011
6 Mar

Pope Benedict XVI donates US $50,000 to Christchurch
2 Mar

Update on damage to Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament
23 Feb

Message from Catholic Bishop of Christchurch
23 Feb

Message from President of New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference
23 Feb

Pope sends message to Catholic bishop of Christchurch
23 Feb

Caritas pledges $25,000 to earthquake recovery
23 Feb

Pope appoints Coadjutor Bishop for Palmerston North
23 Feb

Message from President of Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
8 Feb

Winning WYD t-shirt design
7 Feb

Delargey Award Presentations
2 Jan

Holy Father says religious freedom the path to peace

21 Dec

Youth ministry award winners announced
21 Dec

Winning design chosen for WYD 2011 t-shirt
9 Dec

Alternative Welfare Working Group report released
29 Nov

Masses for Pike River Miners
28 Nov

Message from Catholic Bishop of Christchurch for Pike River Miners
26 Nov

New Mass words to be introduced in parishes this Sunday
25 Nov

Bishops' message to those affected by the Pike River Coal disaster
25 Nov

Message of Condolence from the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference
25 Nov

Second message from Greymouth Ministers' Association
25 Nov

Catholic Masses dedicated to Pike River miners
23 Nov

Prayer request from Greymouth Ministers Association
22 Nov

Catholic bishops express support for trapped miners
17 Nov

Funeral of Bishop John Cunneen
10 Nov

Former Christchurch Bishop John Cunneen dies
26 Oct

New Zealand represented at Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention
21 Oct

Bishops encourage Catholics to support World Mission Sunday
20 Oct

New Senior Catholic Prison Chaplain appointed
13 Oct

Sisters head to Rome for canonisation
24 Sep

Nominations open for Delargey Awards 2010
10 Sep

Social Justice Week focus on inclusive and connected communities
8 Sep

Catholic bishops oppose extension of Easter trading
7 Sep

Archbishop Dew praying for vocations on pilgrimage
6 Sep

Several ACPA awards go to New Zealand publications
6 Sep

Post-earthquake plans for Christchurch diocese
4 Sep

Mass as usual for most Canterbury Catholic Churches
31 Aug

Mercy Sisters win national diversity award
4 Aug

Pastoral letter marks feast day of Blessed Mary MacKillop
19 Jul

Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on introduction of Roman Missal
17 Jul

Information on new Missal to be delivered in parishes on Sunday
12 Jul

New Zealand is not a secular country, say Catholic bishops
8 Jul

Alternative Welfare Working Group launched at Catholic Centre
29 Jun

Bishops provide parish councils with cultural diversity resource
17 Jun

New Zealand Catholic among Australia’s top 100 brightest young minds
9 Jun

Mercy Sister receives Queen’s Birthday honour
2 Jun

Work is much more than employment, say Catholic bishops
27 May

Students and staff safe after college fire
21 May

Consultation underway for proposed Catholic tertiary institution
21 May

Pure Love speaker to visit Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch
5 May

Discriminatory public domain option is “no solution” say Catholic Bishops
16 Apr

Masses being held for New Zealand Catholic Polish Communities
25 Mar

Catholic bishops challenge society not to legalise assisted suicide
21 Feb

Mary MacKillop to become Australia’s first saint
15 Feb

Leaflet encourages Catholics to integrate prayer into lives
25 Jan

New missal used at ICEL conference

30 Dec

Catholic Clergy conference to be held in Rome
21 Dec

Mary MacKillop a step closer to sainthood
18 Dec

Wellington Cardinal celebrates 50 years of priesthood
11 Dec

Catholic archbishop responds to atheist bus campaign
27 Nov

CD featuring Pope due for release
20 Nov

Catholic bishops oppose licence for Early Medical Abortions
20 Nov

Church leaders urge bolder action on climate change
20 Nov

New Zealand Church Leaders statement: Copenhagen climate summit - a Kairos moment
4 Nov

Catholic bishops call on government to address links between abortion and mental health
30 Oct

St Luke E-Conference
11 Oct

New Zealand represented at canonisations in Rome
9 Oct

Wellington celebrates 200th birthday of Bishop Viard
2 Oct

Catholic Religious Education goes digital
30 Sep

Catholics offer support to those affected by Samoan disaster
18 Sep

Head of Caritas Internationalis to give talk in Wellington
12 Sep

Catholic Church takes time out on crime, punishment and reconciliation
9 Sep

H1N1 flu - normal Mass practice to be resumed
26 Aug

Archbishop launches revised statement on religious diversity
20 Aug

Catholic Bishops say children entitled to a mother’s and father’s love
14 Aug

Prayerful support for people of Tonga
13 Aug

Child protection and family subsidiarity important, say Catholic bishops
28 Jul

NZ Catholic Education Convention 2009
23 Jul

Catholic Bishops: Reconciliation should drive Justice Minister’s vision
21 Jul

Fears Dr Nitschke will exploit the vulnerable
17 Jul

Catholic bishops say reconciliation, not revenge, needed in prisons