Family Life
The Cathedral will be open for prayer (7am – 6pm) but see here for more information on Masses.
Testing and tracing Covid-19
There is a lot of conflicting information on what to do. Here is the website where information can be found. If you need any help, or know of anyone who needs help, please contact us info@stpatricks.org.nz or 303-4509. We are in contact with a wide range of pastoral services.
Daily Activities
There’s something for everyone – Prayer, Daily Mass and on-line Gospel Reflections and more!
How to make an Act of Spiritual Communion
If you can’t get to Mass, you can make an Act of Spiritual Communion:
- Make the Sign of the Cross
- Read the Mass readings
- Recite the Prayer of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there and
unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from you.
Amen.
May
- Pope Francis’ Prayer intentions for May
In May we pray with Pope Francis for all young people called to live life to the full; may they, through Mary’s life, discover how to listen and discern deeply. May they also discover the courage that faith brings, and a commitment to serve.‘Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. Have faith; the Lord will not abandon you!’
– Pope Francis
- 3 Minute Retreat: We all need just a 3-minute breather to rest with God.
Third Sunday of Easter
The Synod
- Synod 2021 – 2023 : for a Synodal Church
Click here for an introduction
There are number of resources available on the diocesan website to inform us of the background, resources available to support and process of this important moment in the Church’s story. This includes suggestions for on how you might get involved—so why not get involved!
Download the Synod information booklet here
Useful Sites and Resources
The Holy Rosary
- How to Pray the Rosary
Rosary Group – contact anita@stpatricks.org.nz or 027-381-4400 if you would like to join the Cathedral International Rosary group, led by Fr James. Meets on zoom 8.30am, seven days a week.
If you don’t have a rosary of your own, the Cathedral Square Gift Store has plenty to choose from. Contactless pick-ups allowed. - Why teach children the Rosary – one teacher’s thoughts
- One mother’s advice on teaching children the Rosary.
- LifeTeen on the Rosary
- Catholic Icing always has wonderful activities for young children
- Catholic teaching on the Rosary: St JohnPaul II
- Rosary prayer to end the pandemic
Auckland Diocese: Auckland diocese homepage. To find Catholic News, updates and more.
Te Reo Prayers and Responses in Te Reo.
