During this month the Rosary will be recited daily in the Cathedral before Mass. Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of May
Advent is here "Watching and hoping"
"Now we watch for the days, hoping that the salvation promised us will be ours when Christ our Lord will come again in his glory. The first Advent Preface highlights two aspects of the season: watching and hoping. The gospel reminder from Jesus that we are to stay awake is extended a little further. Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of November
The Month of October - Traditionally the month of of the Rosary
Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary Said on Mondays and Saturdays. The Joyful Mysteries are taken mostly from St. Luke's Gospel in the New Testament. They involve the joyful events of Jesus' childhood. The most joyful event in all of human history is the Incarnation or when God became man and dwelt among us. Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of October
Fr Damian Marinus ss.cc.
This year in the Cathedral parish, you will all be aware that Fr Damian Marinus is seen concelebrating at most of the masses. Fr Damian has reached that stage of life where his voice is not as strong as it used to be and now is quite happy playing a supporting role rather than being responsible for liturgies. Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of July
June 2015
First Holy Communion
First communion is to be celebrated in our Cathedral parish on the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.(June 7th) Recently Pope Francis reminded us bishops that it is important for children to properly prepare for their first communion, so that there is no child without this sacrament. The Eucharist is a firm step towards Jesus, along with Baptism and Confirmation. Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of June
May 2015
News from Bishop Paul Donoghue
Fr Epiloka Pahia has been recalled by his Bishop, Soane Patita Paini Cardinal Mafi, and has taken up an appointment as parish priest in his home parish. Dioceses like Tonga which are blessed with vocations to the priesthood, come under pressure from various sources to share their priests. At this time, the.. Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of May
April 2015
The Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency Martin Krebs
The Apostolic Nuncio, His Excel-lency Martin Krebs presenting credential letter from Pope Francis 1st to the Queen's Representative of the Cook Islands , His Excellency Tom Masters. Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of April
March 2015
The Apostolic Nuncio, His Excellency, Archbishop Martin Krebs
Today, the Apostolic Nuncio for the Cook Islands, Archbishop Martini Krebs will arrive in the country. An apostolic Nuncio is the personal representative of Pope Francis in a particular Church and in a particular country that has diplomatic relations with the Vatican. Thus the Nuncio has two main functions to fulfil when visiting the Cook Islands. Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of March
February 2015
Normalising relations between the Usa and Cuba
The first event does concern President Barack Obama and General Raúl Castro, the leader of Cuba. Both General Raúl Castro and President Obama thanked Pope Francis for helping broker a historic deal to begin normalising relations between the United States and Cuba to bring about a sudden end to decades of cold war hostility. We know Pope Francis and... Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of February
January 2015
Forth coming events
Starting on the 15th December, the Filipino community are celebrating a novena of masses known as "Simbang Gabi" which is part of their preparation for Christmas. Click below to download and read more about the latest news for the Month of January
