Upcoming events.
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Junior Youth Group
All Year 7 & 8 students are welcome to join us for Junior Youth Group.
3pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Youth Group
Please note that our Monday Afternoon Youth Groups are now for Year 7 & 8 students.
Catholic Business Network Event
CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK EVENT
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Simon Challies—former Ryman CEO and BrainTree cofounder—as he shares powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and faith. Hear his inspiring story, shaped by Parkinson’s and purpose.
Tuesday, 24 June, 5–7pm | Commodore Hotel
Drinks and canapés provided. Thanks to the CBN sponsor, the Commodore Airport Hotel, all proceeds go directly to the Society of St Vincent de Paul.
Book tickets here www.cbn.nz/events
Mass at Marian College
Join the staff and students of Marian College for their regular Mass where a different Whanau group attend their fortnightly Mass.
All are welcome!
Revolution Camp - Diocesan Youth Team
REVOLUTION CAMP
After a sell-out camp in 2023 and 2024, Revolution Camp is back for 2025! An inspiring speaker, an incredible house band and all the usual camp favourites will be on the menu for Year 7-9 students from 27-29 June. Woodend Christian Camp is again our host and tickets are already selling fast – with earlybird pricing available. Get a group together from your Parish and School and make this the best camp ever! All the details and the link to register are at www.cyt.org.nz/revolution. Sponsorship is available and donations to support these are welcomed. Enquiries and any other questions to mcurrie@cdoc.nz
Metanoia Video Series
Metanoia is a 10 week series shot in locations all throughout the Holy Land. You will be able to encounter the Lord in the settings of some of the holiest sights in the world. Metanoia is a spiritual journey through the places where Jesus physically taught His Church the meaning and the way of metanoia.
All welcome!
When: Thursdays 17th July - 18th September (10 Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: Koha appreciated to cover cost of printouts
Register here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/Metanoia
Metanoia Video Series
Metanoia is a 10 week series shot in locations all throughout the Holy Land. You will be able to encounter the Lord in the settings of some of the holiest sights in the world. Metanoia is a spiritual journey through the places where Jesus physically taught His Church the meaning and the way of metanoia.
All welcome!
When: Thursdays 17th July - 18th September (10 Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: Koha appreciated to cover cost of printouts
Register here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/Metanoia
Metanoia Video Series
Metanoia is a 10 week series shot in locations all throughout the Holy Land. You will be able to encounter the Lord in the settings of some of the holiest sights in the world. Metanoia is a spiritual journey through the places where Jesus physically taught His Church the meaning and the way of metanoia.
All welcome!
When: Thursdays 17th July - 18th September (10 Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: Koha appreciated to cover cost of printouts
Register here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/Metanoia
Metanoia Video Series
Metanoia is a 10 week series shot in locations all throughout the Holy Land. You will be able to encounter the Lord in the settings of some of the holiest sights in the world. Metanoia is a spiritual journey through the places where Jesus physically taught His Church the meaning and the way of metanoia.
All welcome!
When: Thursdays 17th July - 18th September (10 Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 8:30pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: Koha appreciated to cover cost of printouts
Register here - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/Metanoia
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Exalt: Bible & Adoration
All young adults are invited to join us for weekly Bible Study & Adoration at St Gregory’s Church
Every Wednesday
6pm - Bible Study
7pm - Adoration
8pm - Fellowship
Lutheran Catholic Dialogue: A Conversation on Eucharist/Holy Communion
LUTHERAN CATHOLIC DIALOGUE:
A CONVERSATION ON EUCHARIST/HOLY COMMUNION
Tuesday, 10 June - 7.00 - 8.30pm - St Gregory’s Church
Come and discuss the Eucharist in light of the work of Lutheran Catholic Dialogue over a cup of tea. Please join us.
Junior Youth Group
All Year 7 & 8 students are welcome to join us for Junior Youth Group.
3pm - 3:30pm: Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 4:30pm: Youth Group
Please note that our Monday Afternoon Youth Groups are now for Year 7 & 8 students.
Weekly Mass at St Patrick's
All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for weekly Mass in the Hall at St Patrick’s School during term time.
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Pentecost Sunday Mass (Combined Schools)
We will be celebrating two combined Masses in the Parish at Marian College Gym for Pentecost Weekend
Saturday, 7th June - 5pm
Sunday, 8th June - 10am (Combined Schools’ Mass)
All are welcome.
There will be no Masses at St Gregory’s and St Bede’s Chapel during this weekend
Pentecost XLT Night
We’re so excited to announce our Pentecost XLT to celebrate the feast of the Holy Spirit! 🔥
Join us on Saturday, 7 June at 7:00pm in the Marian college Gym for this awesome night (the Vigil Mass will be celebrated at 5pm!)
Open to all ages this night will feature:
🕊️ Praise & worship led by Aiber & Delbert Castillo
🙏 Prayer Ministry & Confessions
✝️ Personal Benediction during Adoration
Let’s come together to pray like the apostles did in the upper room!
Don’t miss this powerful night of encounter!
Pentecost Vigil Mass
We will be celebrating two combined Masses in the Parish at Marian College Gym for Pentecost Weekend
Saturday, 7th June - 5pm
Sunday, 8th June - 10am (Combined Schools’ Mass)
All are welcome.
There will be no Masses at St Gregory’s and St Bede’s Chapel during this weekend
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Preference Certificate Signings
PREFERENCE TO ATTEND A CATHOLIC PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Please see the link below, this will direct you to all information relating to obtaining preference for your child to attend a Catholic primary or secondary school.
Weekly Mass at St Albans Catholic
All parents, grandparents and parishioners are invited to join the students and staff for weekly Mass in the Chapel at St Albans Catholic School during term time.
Entrance to the Chapel & School is on Somme Street (60 / 58 Somme Street).
Exalt: Word and Sacrament
We'd like to invite you all to join us every Wednesday night for our weekly ‘Exalt’ nights. These nights, specifically tailored for our young adults, consist of a Bible Study which takes place from 6-7PM followed by an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament (XLT's, Praise and Worship, and Silence) which then leads into some time for fellowship with young adults from all over Christchurch. We provide free food and drink for all to enjoy! We invite you to all to come encounter the real presence of Jesus both in His Word and in the Blessed Sacrament, as we spend time in prayer and worship together. This is a perfect opportunity to grow in faith alongside other young Catholics and to learn more about our core beliefs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Weekly Mass at St Bede's
All are invited to the Weekly Wednesday Lunchtime Mass at St Bede’s College Chapel, alongside the staff and students who participate, which start up again on Wednesday, 5th February.
Access and parking via the Main Entrance (Main North Road).
Mass at St Joseph's School
Join students and staff from St Joseph’s School as they celebrate Mass.
All parishioners are welcome to this Mass.
Christ the King School Mass
Join the Staff and Students of Christ the King School for Mass at the Christ the King Pastoral Centre
All parishioners are welcome.
No Junior Youth Group
There is no Year 7 & 8 youth group this Monday (2 June) due to Monday being a public holiday (Public Holiday).
See you next Monday!
Senior Youth Group
All Years 9 - 13 students are welcome to join us for Senior Youth Group
5pm - Mass (St Bede’s Chapel)
6pm - Dinner
6:30 - 8:30pm - Youth Group
Walking with the Spirit
A six-week course from Easter to the great Feast of Pentecost.
In this course we will learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how the Spirit can guide and direct your life.
When: Thursdays 1st May - 5th June (six Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: $30 per person (cost covers printed materials and copyright)
This is payable on the first night - EFTPOS or Cash.
Register by clicking this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/WalkingWithTheSpirit
Contact Judith for more information on pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or text/call 0272615655
Walking with the Spirit
A six-week course from Easter to the great Feast of Pentecost.
In this course we will learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how the Spirit can guide and direct your life.
When: Thursdays 1st May - 5th June (six Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: $30 per person (cost covers printed materials and copyright)
This is payable on the first night - EFTPOS or Cash.
Register by clicking this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/WalkingWithTheSpirit
Contact Judith for more information on pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or text/call 0272615655
Walking with the Spirit
A six-week course from Easter to the great Feast of Pentecost.
In this course we will learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how the Spirit can guide and direct your life.
When: Thursdays 1st May - 5th June (six Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: $30 per person (cost covers printed materials and copyright)
This is payable on the first night - EFTPOS or Cash.
Register by clicking this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/WalkingWithTheSpirit
Contact Judith for more information on pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or text/call 0272615655
Junior Youth Group
All Years 5 - 8 students are invited to join us for our Junior Youth Group at, 3:30pm - 4:30pm St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre.
Students are welcome to come to St Joseph’s Pastoral Centre form 3pm. We will provide afternoon for the young people..
Family Club
All families and friends are welcome to join the Family Club.
Every Friday from 6pm - 8pm. St Joseph’s School Hall, Papanui.
We’d love to see you there.
For more information, please contact Fr Edwin
Walking with the Spirit
A six-week course from Easter to the great Feast of Pentecost.
In this course we will learn about the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how the Spirit can guide and direct your life.
When: Thursdays 1st May - 5th June (six Thursdays)
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Where: St Joseph's Pastoral Centre (Cnr Vagues & Main North Road)
Cost: $30 per person (cost covers printed materials and copyright)
This is payable on the first night - EFTPOS or Cash.
Register by clicking this link - https://www.cognitoforms.com/CatholicParishOfChristchurchNorth/WalkingWithTheSpirit
Contact Judith for more information on pastoral@christchurchnorth.org.nz or text/call 0272615655
Consecration to St. Joseph - Mass and Reconciliation
Consecration to St. Joseph - Mass and Reconciliation
On Thursday, 1 May it is the Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker. This is a Mass offered for all men in the parish.
All families are welcome.
Reconciliation at 6:30pm followed by Mass at 7pm
This is a great chance for us as men of the parish to not only reset our hearts with God
through the sacraments, but also pray for each other through the intersession of St Joseph. For more information contact
Andre de Roo on 022 082 4143.
Exalt: Word and Sacrament
We'd like to invite you all to join us every Wednesday night for our weekly ‘Exalt’ nights. These nights, specifically tailored for our young adults, consist of a Bible Study which takes place from 6-7PM followed by an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament (XLT's, Praise and Worship, and Silence) which then leads into some time for fellowship with young adults from all over Christchurch. We provide free food and drink for all to enjoy! We invite you to all to come encounter the real presence of Jesus both in His Word and in the Blessed Sacrament, as we spend time in prayer and worship together. This is a perfect opportunity to grow in faith alongside other young Catholics and to learn more about our core beliefs.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Mass for Pope Francis
Join us as we gather to pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis, giving thanks for his faithful witness and service to the Church.
All are welcome to come together in prayer and thanksgiving for the life of our Holy Father.
A retiring collection will be taken up to support the works of the St Vincent de Paul Society, continuing the legacy of compassion and care so close to Pope Francis’ heart.
Thursday 24 April, 7pm
St Gregory’s Church, Bishopdale
Easter Vigil at St Bede’s College Chapel
Celebrate the great Easter Vigil with us, as we rejoice at the fact that Jesus has risen from the dead!
All welcome!
Easter Vigil at St Gregory’s
Celebrate the great Easter Vigil with us, as we rejoice at the fact that Jesus has risen from the dead!
At this Mass, we will have a number of people being received into the Catholic Faith.
All welcome!
Holy Saturday - Reconciliations
With no Morning Mass on Holy Saturday, you are welcome to come for Reconciliations.
A perfect opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Forgiveness and Healing before the great feast of Easter.
We will have a number of priests available on Saturday Morning.