Carlo was an ordinary teenager with an extraordinary conviction:
that Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.
Through his love for the Mass and his digital gifts, he helped millions explore Eucharistic miracles and rediscover God’s closeness.
This national tour is an invitation — not just to learn about Carlo —
but to encounter the same Jesus he loved so deeply.
Relic of St Carlo Acutis Coming to New Zealand
This June, Aotearoa will welcome a relic of Carlo Acutis — a young saint who has captured the imagination of a generation.
Carlo was a teenager who loved gaming, football, and computers.
But what truly shaped his life was a simple and profound discovery:
👉 Jesus is truly present in the Eucharist.
He called it “my highway to heaven.”
Using his digital skills, Carlo documented Eucharistic miracles from around the world — inviting others to explore the reality of God’s presence.
You’re Invited
This tour is more than a moment of veneration.
It’s an opportunity to:
- Encounter the witness of a modern saint
- Reflect on the mystery of the Eucharist
- Be drawn closer to Jesus, who is truly present
Whether you’re curious, searching, or already walking in faith —
you are welcome.
National Tour Schedule - Public Events
Archdiocese of Wellington
Sunday 7 June
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Wellington
| Time | Event | Details |
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| 10:00am – 11:30am | Mass | Corpus Christi & First Communion Mass. Welcome to the relics of St Carlo Acutis. Archbishop Paul Martin presiding. |
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Visitation & Veneration | Family visit opportunity. |
| 5:30pm – 6:00pm | Talk | St Carlo Acutis: An Ordinary Life Becomes Extraordinary. |
| 6:00pm – 6:30pm | Meditated Rosary | Featuring sayings of St Carlo Acutis. |
| 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Evening Mass | |
Monday 8 June
Sacred Heart Cathedral & Connolly Hall
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Visitation & Veneration | Opportunity to visit the relics, exhibition, and Blessed Sacrament. |
| 6:30pm – 7:00pm | Youth Hospitality | Pre-event welcome time with games and a simple supper. (Connolly Hall) |
| 7:00pm – 8:30pm | XLT Youth Event | Praise & worship, talk: Jesus, Come Right In — Make Yourself at Home, Adoration and Reconciliation. |
Tuesday 9 June
Sacred Heart Cathedral & Connolly Hall
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 3:00pm – 6:00pm | Visitation & Veneration | Opportunity to visit the relics, exhibition, and Blessed Sacrament. |
| 6:00pm – 7:00pm | Talk & Adoration | Carlo Acutis: Saint of the Young — Apostle of the Eucharist. |
| 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Mass | |
| 8:00pm – 9:00pm | Hospitality | Fellowship and refreshments. (Connolly Hall) |
Diocese of Palmerston North
Wednesday 10 June
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Welcome Mass | Followed by refreshments and exhibition viewing. |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Adoration & Veneration | Eucharistic Adoration and relic veneration. |
Thursday 11 June
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 5:30pm | Mass | |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Adoration & Veneration | Eucharistic Adoration and relic veneration. |
Friday 12 June
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 12:05pm | Mass | |
| 5:30pm | Mass | |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Adoration & Veneration | Eucharistic Adoration and relic veneration. |
Saturday 13 June
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 10:00am – 12:00pm | Talks | St Carlo Acutis & Eucharistic Devotion |
| 12:00pm – 2:00pm | Adoration & Veneration | Eucharistic Adoration and relic veneration. |
St Mary’s, 51 Huia Street, Taihape
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Vigil Mass | |
Diocese of Hamilton
Sunday 14 June
St Michael’s Church, Ohinemutu, Rotorua
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 8:00am | Mass | Traditional Māori welcome, reception of the relic, and Mass. |
St Mary’s Church, Glenholme, Rotorua
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 10:00am | Mass | |
| 12:00pm | Adoration & Veneration | Eucharistic Adoration and relic veneration. |
| 2:00pm | Confession | |
| 5:00pm | Diocesan Youth Mass | Youth gathering from 12:00pm. |
Monday 15 June
St Mary’s Church, Glenholme
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 5:30pm | Dinner | Pot luck dinner. |
| 6:15pm – 8:30pm | Talk | |
Tuesday 16 June
St Michael’s Church, Ohinemutu
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 4:45pm | Adoration | |
| 5:15pm | Mass | |
| 6:15pm | Dinner | Pot luck dinner. (Church crypt) |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Talk | Topic to be confirmed. (Church crypt) |
Diocese of Christchurch
Wednesday 17 June
Our Lady of Victories, Sockburn, Christchurch
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 12:50pm – 2:00pm | School & Parish Visit | Combined Liturgy of the Word, talk, and veneration with Holy Family Parish, three primary schools, and St Thomas of Canterbury College. |
St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Christchurch
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Opening Mass | Welcome Mass, veneration, and opening events with Bishop Michael Gielen. |
St Gregory’s Church, 28 Cotswold Ave, Christchurch
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 8:15pm – 9:15pm | Parish / Perpetual Adoration Chapel | Short talk, veneration, night prayer, then overnight in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel. |
Thursday 18 June
St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 9:15am – 10:15am | Parish Mass | Parish Mass with St Mary’s Primary School attending. Veneration follows Mass. |
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Youth & Young Adult Encounter Night | Featuring worship, talk, Eucharistic Adoration, confession, and music. |
St Patrick’s, Kaiapoi
| Time | Event | Details |
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| 4:00pm – 5:30pm | Parish Visit | Event for children and homeschool families, followed by dinner. |
Friday 19 June
Carmelite Monastery, 52 Halswell Road, Christchurch
| Time | Event | Details |
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| 8:30am – 10:00am | Mass | |
Our Lady of Victories Church
| Time | Event | Details |
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| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Parish Event | |
St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Parish & Diocesan Event | Adoration, talk, veneration, and confessions. |
Saturday 20 June
Timaru Basilica
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 9:30am – 10:45am | Mass & Veneration | Parish Mass in Timaru. |
Diocese of Dunedin
Oamaru Basilica
| Time | Event | Details |
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| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Talk, Prayer & Veneration | |
Sacred Heart Home, Brockville, Dunedin
(Little Sisters of the Poor)
| Time | Event | Details |
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| 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Youth Event | Talk and relic veneration. |
Sunday 21 June
St Joseph’s Cathedral, Cnr Rattray & Smith Sts, Dunedin
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 10:30am – 11:30am | Mass | |
| 2:00pm – 3:30pm | Talk, Prayer & Veneration | |
Holy Name Catholic Church, 420 Great King St, Dunedin
| Time | Event | Details |
|---|
| 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Mass | |
Details may be updated as the tour develops. Please check back regularly for the latest information.
Take the Next Step
Curious about what Carlo discovered?
We’d love to send you a free leaflet on the Eucharist and/or a copy of our
What Catholics Believe booklet series.
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