Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy

based at Newman Hall

Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy

110 Symonds St, Grafton,  Auckland City, 1010
Phone: 09 303 3852
Email: thechaplains@cda.org.nz

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The Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy team is based in Grafton, your ‘Home Away From Home’ but is also present in 5 tertiary institutes throughout Auckland. These are:

  • The University of Auckland
  • Auckland University of Technology
  • Massey University
  • UNITEC Institute of Technology
  • Manukau Institute of Technology.

The ACTC Team supports Catholic students and staff across these campuses and engages students in various events and activities including mass across campuses, Theology on Tap, Catechesis nights, Teaching forums combining practical university and daily student life needs with your Catholic faith, Teachers in sandals, Station sof the cross and much more.Check out the Events page for more details.

You may be interested in getting involved with fun social nights, meeting more Catholic students, fundraising or social justice activities. Clubs for these activities can be found at Catholic Clubs or Contact any of the Chaplaincy Team for further information.

The celebration of the Eucharist is central to the Catholic faith and thus Mass is celebrated on four of the five campuses. Weekly Mass is available at MIT, based across the road from MIT at St John the Evangelist Church. They warmly welcomes students and staff. For more information check out their website http://otaracatholic.org.nz Please check out the Mass Schedules and venues for each campus.

The Chaplaincy team also hosts Mass every 2nd Sunday of the month at St Patrick’s Cathedral, this is a great opportunity for Catholic students to participate as Eucharistic ministers, Readers and Musicians so please approach one of the team if you are interested in getting involved.

Our Chaplain priest, Fr Christopher Denham is available for reconciliation or for any sacramental help that you may need. If you would like to offer Mass for a specific intention, do not hesitate to approach any of the chaplains and make a request.

Stay Connected while you study: Sign up to our monthly newsletter, Connect with us on facebook and make yourself at home at Newman hall.

Browse through the website for more information about the Chaplaincy including starting a club or affiliating with the Chaplaincy team

A message from the Bishop

“University life offers you the gift of being exposed to ideas, beliefs and lifestyle. Often, our best decisions result from careful discernment, involving personal reflection, talking with others and conversation with God. So I want you to be aware that there is The Auckland Catholic Tertiary Chaplaincy present and active on the university campus. I wish all involved in university life – students, faculty members, other staff – God’s blessing.”