Location:

St Therese's Parish, Moerewa is the parish base for the Bay of Islands - it is even referred to as the Bay of Islands Parish at times! Within the parish area are Mass Centres at Paihia St Paul's Anglican Church on Marsden Road - the waterfront road) and at Russell (St Peter Chanel National Shrine on the corner of Chapel and Beresford St). Click on the underlined names to open a map showing the location of each church.

Mass Times:

Please check the Mass Timetable Tab for information about Mass Times. Mass is celebrated at each of these centres at least three Sundays each month. On the other Sunday there will be a Liturgy of the Word with Holy Communion.
Mass is celebrated on Thursdays at St Paul's Anglican Church, Paihia at 12.05pm. Mass is preceded by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, beginning at 11.30am.

Russell Winter Timetable

During winter there is Mass only twice a month at Russell. Please check the timetable for details.

Sacramental Preparation

For information regarding Baptism, First Holy Communion, Confirmation and Marriage or for any other enquires, please contact the priest in charge at contact@midnorthcatholic.org.nz or 09 401 9281.

Youth Programme

Each Sunday at 3.30pm a group meets in the Parish Centre at Moerewa (next to the Church), mainly to practice singing together. Other activities will be scheduled. Everyone is welcome to join in!