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National Events

Resources, events, and opportunities for parishes and communities to be involved in our mission.

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Lent

Lent is a time of prayer, fasting and almsgiving in preparation for Easter. Support our work of charity and justice for the poorest and most vulnerable around the world, including Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Day of Prayer for Refugees & Migrants

Every June we create prayer and discussion resources exploring issues faced by refugees and migrants in Aotearoa New Zealand and worldwide.

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Social Justice Week

The Catholic Bishops of New Zealand set aside a week in September for Social Justice Week, inviting us to reflect and take action on a current social justice issue.

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World Day of the Poor

The World Day of the Poor was established by Pope Francis in 2017 as a way of bringing communities together to re-focus on the plight of the poor.

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