About Us​

The Catholic Parish of New Plymouth was formally amalgamated on the 6th September 2015, with the combining of four previous independently run parishes, into one new unified Catholic Parish of New Plymouth – Te Parihi Katorika ki Ngamotu.
The Catholic Parish of New Plymouth – Te Parihi Katorika ki Ngamotu encompasses two Catholic colleges and three Catholic primary schools and the vibrant and active faith community in North Taranaki. 

It is our goal to support all people in our communities and spread the Gospel values as Jesus taught us to do.
Our parish has many active groups to appeal to a wide range of people, to find out which ones may suit you and your family head to our group’s page.
For information on our Sacramental programmes head to our Sacraments page.

ONE CHURCH.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS.

TAKE YOUR
NEXT STEP.

YOU MAKE
A DIFFERENCE.

Ministry Team

Meet our team who are excited to serve you!

Simon Story

Parish Priest

Tom Lawn

Priest

Sobin Sebastian

Priest

Ireen Crossan

Parish Administrator

Karen Maclean

Young Families Minister

Susilo Kentjana

Youth Minister

Amelia Luke

Music Coordinator

Teresa Hurley

Finance Manager

Call to Action

Our Teams

Feel the Holy Spirit string you to play an active role with building up the church? Know more about teams below:

  • Fr Simon Story
  • Kevin Kerr (Chairperson)
  • Mary-Elizabeth Hagenson
  • Jude Hau
  • Albert Chow
  • Alex McDougall
  • Paul Bouterey

The role of the Leadership Team is to provide governance, leadership and pastoral planning.  The group encourages and supports the Ministry Teams involved in pre-sacramental catechesis, adult formation, finance, administration, faith community formation and life, and outreach to the poor and vulnerable.

They meet weekly and set priorities. They critique and evaluate how the parish is doing in these areas.

Members:

  • Kevin Kerr 
  • Simon Story (Parish Priest)
  • Mary-Elizabeth Hagenson

leadershipteam@catholicparishnp.nz

Members are personally invited to the Finance Committee, by the Parish Priest.  The role of the Finance Committee is to ensure good stewardship is followed in the following areas;  income and expenditure, maintenance, forward planning, insurance, budgeting, reporting and compliance are adhered to.
Contact Chairperson
Colin Comber 027 249 2864
Interim Finance Report for 2020-21
AGM Minutes 2022 
BUDGET 2021-22
Leadership Chairmans Report

https://www.register.charities.govt.nz/Charity/CC53100

Members:

  • Colin Comber (Chairperson) 
  • Chris Wells 
  • Fr. Simon Story (Parish Priest)
  • Marian Richardson
  • Jacinta Hurley
  • Kevin Kerr

The role of the Liturgy Committee is to provide liturgical and musical oversight across the whole Parish.  The Liturgy committee is the contact point for all four faith communities and meets regularly to plan for upcoming liturgies.
Contact Parish Office 

Members:

  • Simon Story (Parish Priest)
  • Catherine Landrigan
  • Helen Chitty
  • Tom Lawn
  • Song Selection Committee Member

Providing support and implementing policies on Health and Safety throughout the Parish.
Contact Chairperson  
Grant Novak 027 488 8229
Click here to view PRIVACY STATEMENT

Members:

  • Grant Novak (Chairperson)
  • Michael Finnigan
  • Greg Brien
  • John Passmore

Providing support and advice to the Leadership Team in all matters of parish property and maintenance.
For enquiries
067573682

Members:

  • Chris Wells 
  • Craig Maclean
  • Grant Novak
  • Simon Story
  • Colin Comber

Working to develop a design for the new Parish Centre.
The Committee will present the design to the parish in August 2022 and implement the plan to finance the new build.

Members:

  • Colin Comber (Chairperson)
  • Fr Simon (Parish Priest)
  • Chris Wells
  • Craig Maclean
  • Jacinta Hurley
  • Michael Finnigan
  • Albert Chow

Providing support and advice to the Youth Ministry.  
Contact Youth Minister 027 7573612

Members:

  • Paul Darbyshire
  • Christina Hermanns
  • Michelle Schaare
  • Mary-Elizabeth Hagenson

Our Vision

What We Believe

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1. We seek unity in essential beliefs

2. We value liberty in non-essential beliefs

3. We pursue love in all things

WHAT’S NEXT?​

Next Steps​

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Get Connected

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Get involved

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Grow

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759

Volunteers

23,090

Pounds of Food Given

356

Bibles Given Out

1,640

Families Served

THIS NOVEMBER

Become a part of
something great

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