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Major Fundraising event

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Are you ready for an exciting evening of fun, fellowship, and fantastic prizes? Mark your calendars for the Footsteps of Pompallier Pilgrimage Quiz Night!

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May Fundraiser - Our volunteers' story

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After much conversation, doubts and a few laughs with family members, our families decided to answer the fathers call and volunteer to fundraise in gratitude to God for our hardworking Priests who have done so much for our families personally, as well as for the chaplaincy.

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Registrations are open

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We are excited to announce that registrations are now open for the inaugural Footsteps of Pompallier Pilgrimage! This unique and spiritually enriching journey invites you to walk in the footsteps of New Zealand’s first Catholic bishop, Bishop Pompallier, traversing the historic path from Ohaeawai to Motuti.

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Community fundraising update

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Many thanks to everyone who helped from 7am set up to 1pm pack down.

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Embracing Tradition: The Spiritual Significance of Pilgrimage in Catholic Practice

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One of the oldest and noblest Catholic practices we have is to emulate the Holy family in their annual trip from Nazareth to Jerusalem to worship at the Temple. This walk of 138 kms (each way) has inspired people the world over to walk in the footsteps of the Holy family in order to emulate their holiness.

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