Bishop’s Note

Blessings to you all.

A special welcome to those of you who are visitors to our shores. The Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Catholic Diocese of Auckland, attracting many who seek the abiding presence of the Lord. May your visit to this very sacred place be blessed, and may God bless all we do in His name.

A message from Bishop Stephen Lowe the new Bishop of Auckland

23 December 2021
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7 am Masses at the Cathedral for the week beginning Monday 8 August to Friday 12 August

Fr Chris & Fr Tony are away for Clergy Assembly next week with the priests of Auckland Diocese.
There will be NO 7 am Masses on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.

A messages from the NZ Bishops' Conference

9 June 2022
The Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa NZ have issued a statement in solidarity with the victims of the massacre of parishioners at St Francis Xavier Church in Owo, Nigeria, during Mass on Pentecost Sunday.
Read it here NZ Catholic Bishops stand with Nigeria church massacre victims

1 June 2022
Further research about reported alleged abuse in the Catholic Church in Aotearoa NZ has been published by Te Rōpū Tautoko, the group that coordinates Church engagement with the Royal Commission on Abuse in Care. It expands on research published in February and looks at reports of abuse about members of specific dioceses and congregations.
Full details: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/research/

23 March 2022 Catholic bishops welcome Covid restrictions easing in time for Easter
Catholic Bishops response to Covid March 2022

Letter from NZ Bishop's Conference regarding the Covid Vaccine
NZ Catholic bishops urge support for Covid-19 vaccine

Please click here to download a copy of the Bishops' 28 March 2020 letter and the instruction When you cannot receive the Sacraments because of Quarantine

What’s on at the Cathedral

04mar(mar 4)7:00 pm02dec(dec 2)8:00 pmFirst Friday Adoration and Benediction for Vocations

Welcome to the Cathedral

Peace to all as we continue our journey into 2022.

Tena Koutou Katoa, Haere mai ki te Whare Karakia o Hato Pateriki raua ko Hato Hohepa! Welcome to the Cathedral of St Patrick and St Joseph, situated in downtown Auckland, at the heart of New Zealand’s largest city. On 18 September 1840 Apihai Te Kawau of Ngati Whatua gifted 3000 acres of land to Governor Hobson and on 10 May 1841 Bishop Pompallier applied to Hobson for “a sufficient space of land for a church, dwelling house, and for a college, recreation ground for youth and burial ground, for the use of the Roman Catholic public.” Approval was given and three weeks later the grant was made for all the stated purposes at this Wyndham St site with the exception of burials. Two acres of ground were allocated for Catholic use at the Symonds St cemetery.

Some three thousand people attend Mass here each Sunday. During the week thousands more come to pray, light a candle or enjoy a moment’s peace. The liturgical life of the Cathedral is rich and vibrant. May God bless our endeavours as we celebrate Jesus Christ: our Way, our Truth, our Life!

You can download the latest Cathedral here: NEWSLETTER
and our new App from the Google and Apple App Stores and visit our Facebook page which all offers a sense of who we are … House of God, Icon of Christ, Mother Church, Oasis of Peace, Place of Prayer… Home and place of community and celebration for God’s people.

The Cathedral App

We encourage you to download our Cathedral App. You can use the photo app on your phone to scan the QR code or visit the Google or Apple play stores. When you download the App login and create a profile. Then ensure you turn on the notifications on your phone’s settings. Here are instructions on how to turn on your Notifications for your App.
Now you will be able to contact us, update your details with the parish, read the latest newsletter, have ready access to any important notifications, links to our Spotify, Facebook, daily readings etc and you can donate online using the Pushpay link within the App.

“Orange” at the Cathedral of St Patrick & St Joseph

We have moved to Orange in the Covid Traffic Light Framework.
This means we can welcome you all to our services unrestricted.
If you are attending any of our services we strongly encourage you to wear a mask in the Cathedral. All those who serve and minister in the Cathedral must still wear a mask.
Please stay home if you are unwell

We thank you for your care and kindness over these difficult and uncertain times. We look forward to seeing you once more at the Cathedral.
The Cathedral Team

Safe Church – Safe Guarding

As Catholics we believe that every person is created in the likeness and image of God. Therefore, we continue to ensure that our parish is a place where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We foster an environment which is welcoming, and in which all our parish whanau, including our tamariki, rangatahi, kuia and kaumatua, feel safe.

If you have any complaints or concerns, our Safeguarding Co-ordinator is Anita Hudson ph 303-4509 x205, 027-381-4400 or anita@stpatricks.org.nz. You may also contact the National Office for Professional Standards 0800-114-662. You may also contact the police 111.

Sunday Masses to be broadcast Shine TV

The Sunday Shine TV Masses continue at 2 pm on Shine TV channel 25 or Sky channel 201. Also available on the Auckland Catholic Diocese YouTube Channel available to view at any time from Sunday.

A new way to give to the Cathedral

Living cashless? The Cathedral is now on Pushpay, a 10-second giving app!

Go to your app store, download the Pushpay app, register, in the search button put St Patrick’s Cathedral, Auckland, click and give! Tax-deductible receipts are automatically sent to your email address.

Your weekly gifts enable liturgy, worship and the care of our priests. Thank you!