Pope Francis has named Fr Michael Gielen from Hamilton Diocese as Auxiliary Bishop for Auckland. Bishop Patrick Dunn, after many years of waiting for an appointment of an assistant bishop, is delighted with the appointment and knows that our new Bishop-elect, who is already well known in the diocese, will be warmly welcomed by priests and people alike.

His Episcopal Ordination will take place at the Vodafone Event’s Centre, 770 Great South Road, Wiri, entrance through Gates 2 and 3 , 11 am Saturday 7 March 2020. Thee is plenty of free parking – please do consider car pooling for the day. For a link to answer any questions you may have about the event or the venue please click here.

All are welcome to attend.

On Sunday 8 March Bishop Michael will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral at 11 am.

Please pray for Fr Michael Gielen as he prepares to be ordained  Auxiliary Bishop of our Diocese.