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Church and Culture
The Treaty of Waitangi acknowledges the special place of Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand. The Church supportss indigenous peoples who seek recognition of their identity and rights.
To celebrate 150 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi the New Zealand Bishops issued He Tau Whakamaharatanga Mo Aotearoa-Nui Tireni A Commemoration Year for Aotearoa – New Zealand.
The New Zealand Bishops’ statement on the Treaty of Waitangi – The Treaty of Waitangi in Today’s Perspective. Is There a Way Forward?
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Maori Spirituality
Māori are the first people of Aotearoa New Zealand. Their heritage and culture enriches the lives of all New Zealanders.
A Māori explanation of Māori culture including migration to New Zealand and an index of Māori Legends.
To get an understanding of the process of mourning and grief at a funeral our site has two good resources: Mourning and Grief , Tangi Ritual.
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Religious Orders – An Historical View
Religous congregations have contributed greatly to the Church of Aotearoa New Zealand.
These references give a historical perspective to the work of many pioneering Catholic Sisters, Brothers and Priests. It was based on the “Beginnings” booklets published by the Religious Education Centre, Wellington.
- Society of Mary (SM) more»
- Sisters of the Assumption (LSA) more»
- Sisters of Compassion (DOLC) more»
- Sisters of St Jospeh Whanganui (RSJ) more»
- Capuchin Fathers (OFM) more»
- Sisters of Mercy (RSM) more»
- Mission Sisters (RNDM) more»
- Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (RSJ) more»
- Marist Brothers (FMS) more»
- Sisters of the Little Company of Mary (LCM) more»
- Congregation of Jesus and Mary (RJM) more»
- Redemptorist Fathers (CSsR) more»
- Brigidine Sisters (CSB) more»
- Religious of the Cenacle (rc) more»
- Good Shepherd Sisters (RGS) more»
- Missionary Sisters of the Society of Mary (SMSM) more»
- Missionary Sisters of St Peter Claver (SSPC) more»
- Colomban Fathers (SC) more»
- Assumptionist Fathers (AA) more»
- Presentation Sisters (PBVM) more»
- De la Salle Brothers (FSC) more»
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Mission to New Zealand
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A map of the journey of the first missionaries to New Zealand
A map of the journey of the first missionaries to New Zealand
A map of the journey of the first missionaries to New Zealand
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When the first missionaries arrived in New Zealand, they began their mission in the Hokianga
When the first missionaries arrived in New Zealand, they began their mission in the Hokianga
When the first missionaries arrived in New Zealand, they began their mission in the Hokianga
Who was Pompallier? Wikipedia’s description of New Zealand’s first Bishop. In 2002, Bishop Pompallier’s remains were returned to New Zealand. The story of his return.
The Treaty of Waitangi is seen as the founding document of the nation of New Zealand. Pompallier ensured religious freedom for all people of all faiths was part of the treaty.
Historian, Fr Ernist Simmons series of three articles:
- Before PompallierBefore Pompallier.
- The First Missionaries First missionaries.pdf
- The Māori Mission to 1850 Maori mission.pdf [97.99 KB]
Beginnings of the Catholic Church in New Zealand until 1850. Catholicbeginnings.pdf [120.88 KB] by Michael O’Meeghan sm
A “bullet-point” history of the NZ Catholic Church 1828 – 1850. Teachers Bulletin for Catholic Schools.
History Catholic.pdf [66.76 KB]
The growth of Catholic Church in New Zealand – pre Pompallier until after Vatican II. Catholicsinnz.pdf [144.80 KB] by Kevin Roach sm
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Quick quiz on 9F Beginnings of the Church in Aotearoa/New Zealand
