The Catholic Agency for Justice, Peace and Development

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is the New Zealand Catholic Bishops' agency for justice, peace and development.

 We are a member of the Caritas Internationalis network of 165 Catholic justice, peace and development agencies working in over 200 countries and territories around the world.

Where we work

Caritas advocates for change, supports community development projects and responds to emergencies around the world.

See where we work

Resources for schools and parishes

We produce a variety of resources throughout the year that correspond to important events on the Catholic calendar.

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Events

Find out about the latest events happening around the country that are supported or run by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand. 

Events

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How can you help? See below

Act

Stand in solidarity with workers and have your say about Easter Trading laws.

Become a Volunteer

Join us in working for a world free of poverty and injustice.

Send a Donation

Your donation will help change lives around the world.

 

Find out what's going on. Latest Caritas News ...

Caritas takes its 50 years celebration to Auckland

Friday, August 23, 2019 - 15:08

This Saturday, Bishop Patrick Dunn will celebrate a special Mass for the Auckland Diocese to mark 50 years since New Zealand’

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Caritas announces 2019 winners of SINGout4Justice

Tuesday, July 2, 2019 - 13:53

Winners of the 2019 Caritas SINGout4JUSTICE song writing competition have been announced

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Caritas celebrates 50 years working for justice, peace and development

Friday, June 28, 2019 - 11:09

Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand is celebrating its ‘Jubilee Year’ this year, representing 50 years since national bodies were e

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Tutu ana te puehu - Stirring up the dust