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Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Welcome to the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hamilton. The Cathedral by the people of Hamilton, for the people. It reflects faith, generosity and hard work of the Hamilton Diocese. This Cathedral is a building of the 21st century, redeveloped in 2008 creating a more modern Cathedral while sustaining the purpose of the old Cathedral, to be the focal point of the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton.
This Cathedral stands in order to give Glory to God, to remind all of those who pass by of the presence of God in their lives, and to be a Sacred Place where the Church gathers to worship God, and spend time in prayerful contemplation of the Divine Mystery.
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Fri Nov 05 12:00amViewMission Sunday
Thu Oct 28 12:00amView30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fri Oct 22 12:00amView29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thu Oct 14 12:00amView28th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fri Oct 08 12:00amView27th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thu Sep 30 12:00amView26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Fri Sep 24 12:00amView25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thu Sep 16 12:00amView24th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thu Sep 09 12:00amViewThe Lords Day
Fri Sep 03 12:00amViewMass Timetable
Sunday Mass
Vigil (Sat): 6:00pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 10:30am, 6:00pm
Weekdays
Monday 8am
Tuesday – Friday
8am & 12:05pm
Monday 12:05pm (Liturgy of the Word
& Holy Communion)
(Weekday Mass on Public Holidays – 8am)
Reconciliation
Tuesday – Friday 11:30am
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Monday – Friday 7:30am – 8am
11:30am – 12:00pm
Latest Notifications
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Thu Nov 25 11:20pmNew Mass Timetable beginning Friday 3 December under Covid Traffic light system
Thu Nov 25 11:01pm
Volunteers required for the Traffic Light System
Thu Nov 25 10:41pmCheck in Teams
For the traffic light system to work in the Cathedral we need volunteers to help people check in at the doors. We need as much help as possible so that these Masses can go ahead.
If you are able to help please use the link to join a roster for Masses. Once you have signed up you will be contacted each week via email to confirm your availability for the up-coming Sunday. All Check in volunteers will need to be fully vaccinated.
Vaccine Passes: Do you require support in obtaining your proof of vaccine?
Wed Nov 24 01:01amYou are welcome to come to the parish office between 9am and 1pm and we can help you.
Bookings for Masses this weekend 27/28 November are open now until 10am Saturday
Wed Nov 24 12:31am100 person limit, please scan in and wear your mask.
Requiem Joyce Guthrie-New 12.05 Thursday
Wed Nov 24 12:01am12.05 Mass on Thursday 25 November will be a Requiem Mass for Joyce Guthrie-New who died on 4 September 2021. The numbers will be limited to 100 so friends and family of Joyce will be given priority
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Thu Nov 18 11:18pmCatholic Bible Diaries 2022 (The ones to support Fr Thomas’ Claretian Order from last year) are available now.
Wed Nov 17 11:46pmTo order a Bible Diary for 2022 click here
See attached the NZ Bishops Pastoral letter on the re-opening of Churches and Masses during the “traffic light system” Covid restrictions
Wed Nov 17 09:12pmA plan for Hamilton City parishes will be worked out over the next week. We will update you as soon as possible.
Bookings for Masses this weekend 20/21 November are open now until 10am Saturday.
Tue Nov 16 08:46pmClick here to make your booking
Spaces are limited to 100. Please scan in and wear masks.
Masses resume at Alert Level 2 on Wednesday 17 November
Mon Nov 15 11:20pmCathedral 8am and 12:05pm (Reconciliation 11:30am)
St Matthews Thursday 9:15am
Sunday Mass Booking sytem will be published on Wednesday afternoon. You may wish to attend a weekday Mass instead.
Reminder Level 2 restrictions at Mass. 100 people only, social distancing, mask wearing and QR codes
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Fri Nov 12 12:50amThe Cathedral Office will be open today (Friday) from 2pm-3pm. Columban Calendars, Christmas cards and Christmas stock is available.
Thu Nov 11 09:01pmClick here for this weeks newsletter
Fri Nov 05 01:40amThe Parish office at the Cathedral will be open today between 3:00pm and 4:00pm for the sale of the 2022 Columban Calendars. $12 each.
Thu Nov 04 08:35pmThe Cathedral has reopened for private visits. No groups or gatherings can occur. You may come and spend time in private prayer.
Tue Nov 02 08:34pmClick here for this weeks newsletter
Thu Oct 28 11:54pmA Laudato Si response to the Climate Change Conference
Thu Oct 28 11:45pmThe following is a link to the petition which is supported by the Catholic Church:
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Fri Oct 22 12:15amClick here for this weeks newsletter. We also wish Fr Darren a very Happy Birthday today!
Thu Oct 14 11:29pm
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Fri Oct 08 03:09amHappy Feast Day: Our Lady of the Rosary. Join us in prayer at 8am, 12pm, 3pm and 8pm today
Wed Oct 06 06:30pmToday is the Feast Day of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. It is also the Patronal Feast Day of Our Cathedral! What better way to celebrate than praying the Rosary.
The Rosary help’s us contemplate the life of Christ, through the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please join us in prayer
Joyful Mysteries (Conception – 12yrs old): 8am
Luminous Mysteries (Ministry of Christ, 30-33yrs old): 12pm
Sorrowful Mysteries (Passion of Christ): 3pm
Glorious Mysteries (Resurrection of Christ – Assumption of BVM): 8pm
Let us place all our intentions under Our Ladys mantle,
Peace
Tomorrow is the Cathedral’s Feast Day: Tune in for a live streamed Rosary.
Wed Oct 06 07:55amLink will be sent in the morning. Or available on the Diocesan YouTube Channel. 🙂
Luminous Mysteries: 8am
Joyful Mysteries: 12pm
Sorrowful Mysteries: 3pm
Glorious Mysteries: 8pm
