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This month our focus is on mental health, with Mental Health Awareness Week having just been and Support Life Sunday coming up next weekend.

Below you can find resources for Support Life Sunday from the National Liturgy Office and the Nathaniel Centre, along with the latest video from our Diocesan Synodal series and an article on Meri Hohepa Suzanne Aubert. Enjoy!

Support Life Sunday | Tautokona te Rātapu Whakaora 2022

Bishop Steve Lowe says it’s estimated that half to 80 per cent of New Zealanders will experience some form of mental distress, addiction challenges or both in their lifetimes.

Because of these issues, the bishops are urging everyone to reflect on mental illness and its consequences for individuals, families and communities as they prepare to mark Support Life Sunday 2022 on 9 October.

He wahine whakapono nui | A woman of great faith

Celebration Sunday, a national day celebrating the spirituality and good works of Meri Hohēpa Suzanne Aubert, falls on October 4.

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Season of Creation | Our Common Home

In this article, Cardinal John Dew encourages us to step aside and listen carefully to the needs of our common home.

Read this reflection

Belonging | Where to from here?

The latest video from our Diocesan Synod synthesis looks at the concept of belonging, or turangawaewae.

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More from the Synod Synthesis

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Coming up: Ablaze Parish Renewal Conference | Christchurch