CDF

09/12/2025

01/12/2025

We're partnering with The Catholic Shop to offer a special gift with every online purchase.

From rosaries to crucifixes, candles to missals, Bibles, cards, sacramental gifts, books, and more – when you buy online from The Catholic Shop, you'll receive a complimentary CDF pen as a token of our appreciation.

Shop today and bring a little extra faith and inspiration into your everyday life.
https://thecatholicshop.Nz

10/11/2025

It was a privilege for the CDF to sponsor the St Bede's College Old Boys' Association annual Golf Tournament. We were delighted to have Bishop Michael Gielen join Fr Monty Bamford of Cathedral Parish, Terry Foote, CDF Deputy Chair, and Gavin Abraham of the NZ Bishops' Conference at Waitikiri Golf Course. In true Bedean tradition, there was an excellent turnout and support for the event. As Gavin said, “It was a fine day of camaraderie. A highlight of the afternoon was the opportunity to play a hole with up-and-coming junior player Cooper Moore, a Year 12 student at Bede’s and one of New Zealand’s premier amateur golfers.” Congratulations to Bishop Michael for reclaiming the Fr Blake Rose Bowl, aka Clergy Cup (previously held by Fr Monty Bamford and Fr John Adams).

22/10/2025

The CDF’s annual distribution to the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch helps make great works possible across our community, including the inspiring efforts of the CYT: Youth and Young Adults Ministries. If you, or someone you know, has a heart for helping young people encounter Christ, this full-time role could be the perfect opportunity. You’ll help deliver engaging events and support schools and parishes in ministering to students across the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch. Apply here: www.cyt.org.nz/vacancy

10/10/2025

Free Haircuts - Antioch Camp - Annual Report findings - http://eepurl.com/jpeCJQ

09/10/2025

CDF Connect - updates from the CDF Office - Have faith your contributions are treasured and help in supporting communities within the Diocese of Christchurch. - https://mailchi.mp/cdoc.nz/2021-catholic-development-fund-summary-annual-report-have-faith-your-contributions-are-treasured-10597544

20/08/2025

Final CBN for 2025 - hope to see you there!

Faith at Work, Leadership with Purpose, and Empowerment for the Next Generation

11/08/2025

Hope to see you at the Catholic Business Network final event for 2025

We invite you to join us for our final Catholic Business Network event of the year, featuring Leonie Guiney — South Canterbury dairy farmer, Fonterra Director, BNZ consultant, respected business leader, and committed Catholic.

Date: Thurs, Sep 11
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Rydges Latimer Christchurch

Leonie will speak candidly about the role of her Catholic faith and daily disciplines in sustaining her during challenging times, her sense of responsibility to “pay it forward” to the next generation, and the importance of acknowledging those who have supported her along the way.

Reserve your place now at: www.cbn.nz