THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Catholics in the Chaplaincy have full access to the traditional sacraments, pastoral life and orthodox teachings of the Catholic Church in communion with the Roman Pontiff, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and with the Bishop of Auckland, the Most Reverend Stephen Lowe.

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Infant baptism in the Traditional Roman Rite. It is organised by appointment with the priests, and subject to the traditional liturgical calendar.

For adults who are interested in the Catholic faith and wanting to become Catholic, please contact Fr Antony Sumich.

Click here to purchase Baptism Candles (which is required for the Baptism)

THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

Preparation Classes for First Holy Communion and Confirmation are organized on a yearly basis. Please email us the priests will get in touch with you.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE EUCHARIST

For Mass times, please refer to the timetable. Changes to Mass times can occur on occasion due to certain liturgical feasts as well as the needs of the Chaplaincy.

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This year (2026) we will have Our First Holy Communion Mass on
Saturday 15^th August, the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, patroness of New Zealand. It will be held at 10am at St. Paul’s.

Classes in preparation will be held during the July school holidays,
on the 6^th, 7^th, 9^th and 10^th of July, 10am-3pm.

If you would like to enrol your child(ren) for their first Holy Communion this year, please email office@fssp.nz

THE SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Confessions are available every day

Monday to Wednesday
30 minutes before Mass

Thursday to Sunday
1 hour before Mass

Confessional closes 10 minutes before Mass

THE SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY

For marriage preparation, please contact Fr. Sumich.
Weddings are in the Traditional Roman Rite, by appointment, and is subject to the traditional liturgical calendar and priests availability.

Please email Peter if you would like to have the Chaplaincy Choir to provide music at your wedding. A donation to the choir fund will be much appreciated.

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS

If you are between 18 – 35 years old, an unmarried man and are interested in a priestly vocation with the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter, contact Fr. Sumich.
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THE SACRAMENT OF EXTREME UNCTION

If someone is in danger of death, call Fr Sumich 027 202 4787 or Fr Pospischil 021 467 342 immediately for Last Rites.
For funeral arrangements for the Traditional Roman Rite, please contact Fr. Sumich.