Why More Kiwis Are Picking Up the Bible

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.

We’re so glad you’re considering joining us for Easter Mass this year. You are warmly welcome — whether you come often, occasionally, or for the very first time. Easter is more than a long weekend. It is the heart of the Christian faith. It is the story of Jesus — who gave his life in love, and rose again to bring hope to the world.

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering about God, faith, or the Catholic Church — you’re not alone.

In this excerpt from the Catholic Kiwi Podcast, Sr Lauren of the Cross shares how the What Catholics Believe booklets played a part in her journey back to faith — and eventually to life as a Carmelite Sister in Christchurch.

When someone enquires with the Catholic Enquiry Centre, we don’t want them to walk through the door alone...

Across the world, young people are discovering Catholic faith in fresh and surprising ways...

For many people, family is where we first experience something deeper than words, something that feels like love, like belonging, like a hint of the sacred. At the Catholic Enquiry Centre, we often meet people who are wondering if there’s more to life, something bigger that gives it all meaning. For many, that search starts not in a church, but at home.

Towards the beginning of Holy Week, each Diocese will hold a Chrism Mass. During this Mass, priests from the diocese will renew their priestly vows, and the oils that are used for anointing during Baptism, Confirmation and Anointing of the Sick, will be blessed by the Bishop. The Mass is a wonderful opportunity for the people from many different Parishes to come together and worship as one.

Jemma Brunton is not only a leadership coach with deep insights into prayer, but she’s also someone who has walked a long path of spiritual growth and transformation. At the 2024 Prayer Convention, organised by the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch, Jemma shared ten profound lessons she’s learned about prayer over the years. She captivated the audience with her authenticity and wisdom.

Throughout Lent, our 'This Sunday' reflections will look at the way in which the famous stories found in the Sunday Gospel readings have been explored by poets. Poetry can often provide new insights and a fresh understanding of the familiar, and we hope that our focus on poetry assists in your own Lenten reflections and prayers. Through the gift of poetry, we celebrate the abundance found in the Gospel and in our personal preparation for Easter as we journey through Lent.

Throughout history, art has served as a powerful vessel for expressing faith, offering solace, and inspiring hope. Some of the world’s most revered masterpieces capture profound spiritual themes—resurrection, redemption, transformation, and divine love—reminding us that hope is an enduring force.