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27 Apr 2026 | Church in NZ

The 2026 edition of the New Zealand Catholic Directory has been published, supporting collaboration between those working in Church ministries…

9 Apr 2026 | Church in NZ

Catholic communities throughout New Zealand are responding to Pope Leo’s invitation to gather and pray for peace this weekend as…

1 Apr 2026 | Church in NZ

The National Privacy Officers Team, made up of staff from Catholic organisations across the country, gathered in Wellington recently for…

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