Consultation period open on proposed repurposing

Thanks to all those who were able to attend the Hui-ā-Whānau at Hāto Petera Marae on Saturday 11 November.   At that hui there were presentations on the draft proposed repurposing of the Hāto Petera site.   We invite your ideas and feedback during the initial consultation period, which closes on 16 December.   Check out our About page here and a short video presentation introduced by Bobby Newson, followed by Rau Hoskins, Architect of Design Tribe speaking about the proposed plan.   Click here to share your ideas and feedback.

Manuel meets Pope Francis

Manuel Beazley is one of three New Zealand delegates gathered in Rome for the Synod Assembly.  The Synod participants prayed together with the Holy Father and leaders from various faith traditions to profess our common baptism and our common hope for the Church and for the worId. Following the Ecumenical Prayer Vigil some 300 of the Synod participants were taken in 11 buses to Sacrofano, north of Rome, to the Fraterna Domus to begin a 3-day long retreat to prepare for the Synod. Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP, has delivered talks centred on the Transfiguration, leading the Synod participants to transition from “I” to “We”. The talks can be viewed on the Vatican News website.
The Cardinals, Bishops, priests, religious and lay men and women have been enjoying this time to get to know one another and begin to form friendships. Fr Timothy suggested to them that it is only when friendships are formed that we can be free to share our convictions and our doubts.
Archbishop Paul, Fr Dennis and Manuel have been placed in English speaking groups yet each of our groups are ethnically and culturally diverse. This is the beauty of the Catholic Church.
We are holding you all in prayer and asking also for your prayers for us.

Geremy Hema receives award at Australasian Catholic Press Association Awards

Congratulations to Geremy Hema who won an award at the Australasian Catholic Press Association Awards last night:

Geremy Hema, Tui Motu was Winner in the Best Content Ecumenical & Interfaith category.

This category recognises the increasing links and dialogue between the Catholic Church and other Christian denominations and other faiths. Entries may include any news or feature items of content that demonstrate the advances or challenges in ecumenism and interfaith relations.

Exploring Sacred Spaces – Hāto Petera Chapel

The Auckland Interfaith Council have arranged a series of visits to sacred spaces during September and October : “Exploring Sacred Spaces”.
You will see that the visit to Hāto Petera Chapel is hosting one of these events on Saturday 7 October at 1.30pm.

All welcome.