Maryfest is a Marian Procession with the Consecration of the City and Diocese held annually in honour of Our Lady of Christchurch whose protecting image formerly stood in the old Cathedral tower and since the great earthquake is venerated at each year’s mind. The procession will be presided over by His Lordship, Most Rev. Basil Meeking, Emeritus Bishop of Christchurch, at Our Lady of Victories, 106 Main S Rd, Sockburn, Christchurch, New Zealand, at 2.00 pm on Sunday, 13 October, 2019. Also in thanksgiving for the protection received during and since the earthquake, and petitioning Our Heavenly Mother...
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Archives for Bishop Meeking
Holy Week Sermons – Bishop Basil Meeking
Bishop Basil Meeking, General, Holy Week, Homily, and Latin Mass.
Bishop Meeking, Holy Week, and homily.
Bishop Meeking, Holy Week, and homily.
Holy Week Homilies of Bishop Basil Meeking
Bishop Basil Meeking’s homilies from Holy Week this year are now available as downloadable PDF’s on the website of : http://newmanparish.org/meekinghomilies.html
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Traditional Ordination of Br Jean-Marie, F.S.S.R., in Christchurch
His Lordship, Emeritus Bishop Basil Meeking, conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders upon Br Jean Marie, F.S.S.R., on Saturday 11 April 2015, in the first Extraordinary Form priestly ordination in the South Island for many decades. Deo gratias!
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EDSNZ Easter Newsletter and Holy Week Reflection by Bishop Meeking
Ecclesia Dei Society of New Zealand Inscape : The Ecclesia Dei Journal seriesVol.XX, Newsletter 1: March/April 2015 : LENT & EASTER ADVANCE NOTICE: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING: The Society’s 2015 Annual General Meeting will take place mid-year (date tbc.) in Wellington. The Society’s Chairman Neil Coup will present his annual report; Treasurer Diana Ranger will provide a financial statement and update on the Society’s finances; National Secretary Melda Townsley will report on the Seminary Fund and other matters. There will be an opportunity for discussion and questions from members followed by afternoon tea. For catering purposes please advise whether you are...
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