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Catholic Parish of Whanganui

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Te Pãrihi Katorika ki Whanganui (2015)
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Diocese of Palmerston North, New Zealand


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Welcome - Nau Mai. Haere Mai.

We are glad you have found us and are wanting to know more about what happens here in the Catholic Parish.
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​Please feel free to browse the webpages and make use of the downloadable free resources provided here.

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If you have any queries not answered here you can contact us by phone or email through the contact information provided at the bottom of each page.
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Photo: Hāto Hōhepa (St Joseph's Catholic Church)
Hiruhārama (Jerusalem) 
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Sunday 21 March 2021 Whanganui Parish Pilgrimage to Hiruhārama (Jerusalem) 

Parish Calendar 

Sunday Mass - Uploaded here each Weekend

For those unable to get to Mass, please feel free to access the Mass below from the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC (the most recent Mass features first).
  • Crypt Church Mass is uploaded Saturday mornings NZT.
  • Main Church Solemn Mass is uploaded Monday mornings NZT.

2021
First Reconciliation
Holy Communion
​Confirmation

Child Enrolment for 2021 Programme
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+++++  Starting 3 August  +++++

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Pope Francis Proclaims “Year of St Joseph” 2020-21

​With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from today, 8 December 2020, to 8 December 2021.By Vatican News
In a new Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis describes Saint Joseph as a beloved father, a tender and loving father, an obedient father, an accepting father; a father who is creatively courageous, a working father, a father in the shadows.

The Letter marks the 150th anniversary of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To celebrate the anniversary, Pope Francis has proclaimed a special “Year of St Joseph,” beginning on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 2020 and extending to the same feast in 2021... read more
by Vatican News
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Prayer to St Joseph

​Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust;
with you Christ became man.
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Blessed Joseph, to us too,
show yourself a father
and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage,
and defend us from every evil.  Amen.

Covid Alert Level 1 

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During Level 1 people entering our churches need to:

Scan the covid-19 QR codes or use the manual sign in register
  • Sanitise hands on entry
The celebration of Masses is mostly unchanged with only a few omissions to prevent transmission of viruses so that we all stay well, not having to stay at home; therefore:
  • There is no holy water at church doors, though people are welcome to take Holy Water for their own personal use
  • The sign of peace continues to be omitted
  • Holy Communion is under one kind (Host)
Please remember, if you are unwell stay at home and get tested
  • If you are awaiting a Covid test result, please refrain from coming to church until you have a confirmed negative result
Thank you for your understanding and support at this time. If Alert Levels change, further updates of what that means for our Parish community will be published here.

What We Do at Each Covid Alert Level

​Level 1 – Masses are as normal
Level 2 – Masses limited to 100 people, socially distanced.
  • Sunday Masses will have an extra Mass 1 ½ hours before the normal times at the same venues:
                4:00pm & 5:30pm Vigil (Sat) - Holy Family
                8:00am & 9:30am - St Mary’s
                4:00pm & 5:30pm - St Anne’s
​Level 3 & 4 – Churches closed and 9:30am daily Mass on the Parish YouTube channelwww.youtube.com/channel/UCOhvW87NsoEFVUzPfy8nu2w       

Parish Picnic 2021

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What We believe...

Want to know more about what the Catholic Church believes on any topic today? Have a read of the Catechism of the Church and the Q&A style Compendium.

If you would like to learn more about the Catholic faith and how to become a member of the Church, we would love to hear from you. 
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National Office of Professional Standards (NOPS)

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Contact:
​Phone: 0800 114 622
Postal: PO Box 10199, Phillipstown, Christchurch 8145
Email: prof.standards@nzcbc.org.nz
Website: www.safeguarding.catholic.org.nz
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NOPS Guidelines
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NOPS Standards
WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU VISIT OUR PARISH SOON!

OFFICE HOURS
M-F: 8:30am - 3pm
1 Campbell Street
Whanganui 4500
TELEPHONE
​06 345 3872
EMAIL
info@catholicparishwhanganui.org.nz
  • Home
  • Our Team
  • Churches
    • Holy Family
    • St Mary's
    • St Anne's
    • Whanganui River
  • Schools
    • St Marcellin School
    • St Mary’s School
    • St Anne's School
    • Cullinane College
  • Menu
    • Newsletters
    • Rosters
    • Youth
    • Parish Groups
    • Sacramental Resources >
      • Baptism
      • Reconciliation
      • Sacramental Programme
      • Marriage
      • RCIA
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    • Funeral Resources
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