The Liturgy in Aotearoa New Zealand

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Liturgy is at the heart of who we are as the Body of Christ, alive and present in these islands of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Catholic Church welcomes all people who are seeking to deepen their life with God in a community of like-minded believers.

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Nau mai, haere mai – Welcome!

Welcome to the National Liturgy Office website of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand o te Hāhi Katorika ki Aotearoa.

The National Liturgy Office – Te Tāri ā Motu mō te Ritenga, assists the Bishops of New Zealand in their pastoral, liturgical and teaching ministry. The NLO promotes sound liturgical practice, and ensures the distinctive identity of the Catholic Church in Aotearoa New Zealand, with its Māori dimension present in the liturgy.

Msgr Trevor

National Liturgy Office Director Appointed

The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference has appointed Monsignor Trevor P.