February: Dedicated to the Holy Family

Feast of the Holy Family image

By Mary O’Boyle OCDS, Christchurch President Welcome Pope Francis has declared 2025 a Jubilee Year, with the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. It is of great importance and held for the forgiveness of sins and the punishment due to sin. The Door represents reconciliation and forgiveness of sins. Those entering through the Holy Door may gain […]

Sr Lauren of the Cross: First Profession

Sr Lauren of the Cross, OCD with Bishop John Adams

Welcome The newly professed Sr Lauren of the Cross made her First Profession (Promises) at the Christchurch Carmelite Monastery on 15th October 2024. It has been a pleasure to witness another sister join our OCD sisters in Christchurch.  The Church continues to grow in every age, for God is timeless and present.  The Mass was […]

November: Dedicated to the Holy Souls

St Gertrude the Great

November is a special time to remember all those who have died, especially in Mass intentions. We especially remember members of our Community who died recently.

Christchurch OCDS member Ken Orr wins St Gianna & Pietro Molla Award

St Gianna Beretta Molla carrying two of her young children.

Welcome Article content adapted from Right to Life.   Christchurch OCDS member Ken Orr was recently awarded the St Gianna & Pietro Molla Award for service to life and family by Right to Life. Ken, the father of Christchurch Diocesan priest Fr Chris Orr, has been a long-term member of the Christchurch Peace of Christ […]