Pope Francis has appointed Bishop of Hamilton Stephen Lowe as the new Catholic Bishop of Auckland. The appointment was announced in Rome at midnight New Zealand time and means the dioceses of Hamilton, Palmerston North and Christchurch are without bishops pending Pope Francis announcing new appointments. Bishop Lowe replaces Bishop Pat Dunn, who has served Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Auckland performed better than expected in 2020 in terms of mission, as well as financially. This was despite two major lockdowns last year as the country was in the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic. At the first of series of Bishop’s Forums to be held around the diocese, Auckland Bishop Patrick Read more
Newman Hall, a 1779 sqm property in Waterloo Quadrant, owned by the diocese of Auckland is on the market. The building and adjacent land is one of the largest freehold development sites left in the Auckland CBD. It was given to the Church, in 1947, by the Buxton family for religious charitable and educational purposes. Read more
After 15 years as general manager of New Zealand’s largest Catholic diocese, Auckland, Kerry Coleman has decided that the time has come for him to move on to pursue other interests and opportunities. Educated at Auckland’s Sacred Heart College and Auckland University, Mr Coleman came to Auckland diocese from a background and experience in property. After beginning his career in rural valuation and farm Read more
The group speaking on behalf of Te Whanau o Hato Petera Trust Board claim they are a “fully constituted entity with responsibility for providing quality pastoral care for Maori students attending Hato Petera College.” They say they are disappointed that the Catholic Diocese of Auckland does not recognise their legality. “We absolutely reject this unfortunate Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Auckland has expressed concern about the misinformation given to students of Hato Petera College and their whanau about the future of the school’s boarding hostels. The facilities are owned by the Catholic Diocese of Auckland, and it has confirmed that the boarding hostels will not be available in 2016. The diocese says it was surprised by a Read more
In a surprise move Te Whanau o Hato Petera Trust has announced that its boarding facilities will continue to be available next year. A statement by Murray Painting has expressed optimism about the school’s future. News reports have been confused. Some have referred to Painting as the newly elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Read more
Over 20 years ago, in response to requests by Hato Petera College whanau, the Catholic Diocese of Auckland set up the Te Whanau o Hato Petera Trust. In signing the Trust Deed Te Whanau o Hato Petera Trust accepted total responsibility for the land, buildings and operations of the Trust and a 20 year lease Read more
On Wednesday, the Catholic Caring Foundation in Auckland held a Mass to thank all the people who are involved in the various programmes that it supports. After the Mass representatives from these organisations were presented with certificates. The mass took place at this time to draw attention to Caring Sunday which occurs on 26 July. Read more