"Aspiring to grow as a welcoming spirit-filled community
of disciples encountering Jesus Christ
and making Him known to others
through the way we worship and serve."
of disciples encountering Jesus Christ
and making Him known to others
through the way we worship and serve."
Saint Joseph's Catholic Parish
Papanui, Christchurch
Papanui, Christchurch
Seeking Holiness in a Secular Society
At the recent Parish Leaders and Development Conference held in Mosgiel,
our parish was represented by Fr Do and six members of the Parish Pastoral Council.
This was a very fruitful conference, attended by representatives from all the
Catholic dioceses in New Zealand.
We all came together, trying to understand how Church grows
within our predominantly secular society here in New Zealand.
There were a range of excellent speakers and two major keynote addresses.
The overriding theme that became apparent throughout the weekend
was that if we are to grow as parishes, we must first focus on our relationship
with Christ and the teachings of his gospels.
We have prepared a brief synopsis of the seminars we attended.
At the recent Parish Leaders and Development Conference held in Mosgiel,
our parish was represented by Fr Do and six members of the Parish Pastoral Council.
This was a very fruitful conference, attended by representatives from all the
Catholic dioceses in New Zealand.
We all came together, trying to understand how Church grows
within our predominantly secular society here in New Zealand.
There were a range of excellent speakers and two major keynote addresses.
The overriding theme that became apparent throughout the weekend
was that if we are to grow as parishes, we must first focus on our relationship
with Christ and the teachings of his gospels.
We have prepared a brief synopsis of the seminars we attended.
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St Joseph's Parish Centre
St Joseph's Parish Office 133 Main North Road Papanui Christchurch New Zealand Presbytery: 30 Cotswold Avenue Bishopdale Christchurch New Zealand |
St Gregory's Church
30 Cotswold Avenue Bishopdale Christchurch New Zealand P O Box 5014 Papanui 8542 Phone: (03) 352 9275 Email: pap.bish.rc@xtra.co.nz |
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The St Joseph's Church was demolished in January 2015 because of earthquake damage. Planning has commenced for the building of a replacement church. In the meantime, all Sunday Masses and other services are now being celebrated at St Gregory's Church, 30 Cotswold Avenue. (Please use the Colesbury Street entrance). See below for maps. Weekday Masses will continue as normal although the Masses at Papanui will be held in the St Joseph's Parish Centre. Check the Mass Times page for complete details. We are on Facebook now. |
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St Joseph's Parish Centre
St Gregory's Church
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