Local catholic community

Community of the Beatitudes
The Beatitudes ecclesial family is made up of priests and brothers, consecrated sisters and lay members. All the members of the Community share a common vocation of prayer, service and hospitality. Our Spirituality is both Eucharistic and Marian, inspired by the Carmelite tradition of contemplative prayer and living out the spirit of the Beatitudes.
Contemplative prayer, a pure dialogue of love, has an essential place in our life, for it is the royal pathway by which we are led to the knowledge of Him who is Himself all Love: "The one who does not love, does not know God, for God is love" (1 Jn. 4, 8) (Book of Life, 22c).
“Contemplative prayer is nothing more than a close sharing between friends, it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us.” -St. Teresa of Avila
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Studio of St Philomena
The Studio of Saint Philomena specialises in the restoration and creation of Sacred Art. The Studio statues are well known for their life-like beauty and unsurpassed artistic excellence. Many churches today have statues from The Studio in order to enhance the devotional prayer life of their faithful.
From its very beginning the Catholic Church has used art to instruct men and women about the Faith and to inspire them to draw closer to God by contemplating His mysteries.
The early Church Fathers described the purpose of religious images as anagogic, literally meaning “leading one upward.”
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Replenish Healing Centre
The Replenish Respite and Healing Facility is in the North Canterbury countryside, away from all the stress of busy life. Our centre can cater to your needs, whether you're looking for a quiet break, a safe space to recover in, or caring support and prayer.
A hospital for the soul

John Paul II Centre for Life
We are a Christchurch-based Catholic organisation dedicated to promoting a culture of life, marriage and family.
“Founded on love and open to the gift of life, the family contains in itself the very future of society; its most special task is to contribute effectively to a future of peace.” – John Paul II

Focus on the Family NZ
Focus on the Family NZ is a Christian organisation with a passion for helping families, communities and society to thrive through Christ and His Gospel.
Our purpose is to strengthen, defend and celebrate human dignity, marriage and the institution of the traditional family, and to highlight the unique and irreplaceable role that these play in God’s larger story of redemption.

North Canterbury Homeschool Community
There is a large group of Catholic Homeschooling Families based in Waimakariri.