'Hip-hop' welcome to new dean
Hundreds of Aucklanders braved a sodden late winter's evening to welcome Jo Kelly-Moore as the new dean of their cathedral.
Bishop wants more than conscience vote
Parliament should show stronger leadership if it’s serious about taming alcohol abuse, says Bishop Ross Bay.
Wind of the Spirit is freshening
The Bishop of Fresh Expressions, Graham Cray, teaches a cross-section of churchgoers new ways to fly with the Spirit.
Thousands protest over Canterbury water
Several thousand people gathered in Christchurch to protest at the way Canterbury's water will be managed in future.
Grassroots priesthood, at its best
Hundreds jammed into St Peter's Onehunga yesterday, to farewell a much-loved priest who had an extraordinary impact on her community.
The God beyond, within and between us…
Sharing in the Eucharist can unlock priests from fantasy and false expectation, Auckland's clergy are told.
Remuera vicar appointed Dean
The Rev Jo Kelly-Moore has been appointed Dean of Auckland’s Holy Trinity Cathedral. She is currently Vicar of St Aidan’s, Remuera.
Bishop applauds curb on alcohol
The Bishop of Auckland welcomes the Law Commission report “Alcohol in our Lives, Curbing the Harm.”
Auckland greets its 11th Bishop
The great doors of Holy Trinity Cathedral swing open in celebration after the Rt Rev Ross Bay knocks three times to be installed as the 11th Bishop of Auckland.
• Basin and towel: essential elements for a new bishop
Vandals strike Easter billboard
Vandals have again targeted the billboard outside Auckland's St Matthew in the City.
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Affirmation
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A vicar with 'streetcred'
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Kia ora tatou, e hoa ma...
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His opening act
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Hukarere leads the prayers
A Hukarere College choir leads the Lord's Prayer during Waiapu's 150th celebrations at Pukehou.
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Her Bishop's blessing
Bishop John blesses Mrs Betty Tevi, who is a cathedral parishioner.
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Jenny leaving church
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Beyond us, within us, and between us...
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Through a glass brightly
A reflective moment for Sir Paul Reeves during Waiapu's 150th anniversary service.
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Anointed for service
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Easter fallout
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Aroha
Lady Beverly Reeves congratulates Bishop John on his retirement.
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The shepherd's crook
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"More human, and more divine."
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Tools of office
Preacher Jim White hands the new bishop two essential tools of office: a basin and towel.
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Reverence
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In the line of fire
Ross Bay, the new Bishop of Auckland, with members of the Auckland Fire Police Unit. - NZPA
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Eucharist
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Who wants to cut the cake?
Former mayor Roy McLennan delivers the sword to cut Nelson's birthday cake. Picture: Nelson Mail
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Christchurch welcomes its new bishop
Bishop Victoria is flanked by Chancellor Richard Cottrell and Registrar Alison Jephson.
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Mantle of leadership
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Auckland's new Dean
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David Rice, 15th Bishop of Waiapu.
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Fully yielded
The bishop-elect prostrated himself before the altar immediately before his ordination.
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Full cathedral for Wellington sesqui
Children to the fore for Wellington's sesqui celebration in St Paul's Cathedral.
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Bishop-elect Ross Bay
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Getting the measure of his cathedral
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Thanksgiving
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Body of Christ
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Addressing Waiapu
The main speaker for tangata whenua at the anniversary powhiri at Te Aute College.
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Chatting in Cathedral Square
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Invocation
"Send your Holy Spirit, that we who receive Christ's body, may indeed be the body of Christ..."
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Waipukurau's unlikely vicar
Leo Te Kira: a man who doesn't try to cover up or apologise for himself.
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Cover-up
The St Matthew's billboard after a protestor took a paint brush to it.
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Through a glass brightly
The upper part of the new stained-glass window at Christ Church Pukehou
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Token of thanks
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Sacred art
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Wellington parties on despite the rain
Despite the rain, people still had to eat during Wellington's sesqui.
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Bishop-elect
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Blessing
Dunedin's new Bishop bestows his blessing on the cathedral congregation.
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Cup of tea, anyone?
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Shedding new light on Waiapu
Pukehou's new stained-glass window is unveiled during Waiapu's 150th celebrations.
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His banner over us...
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Greetings from your tikanga partners
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Candidate
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An embrace as wide as the Tasman
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In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit...
Dean Ross performs the first baptism at Holy Trinity Cathedral's new glass baptismal font.
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John and Jenny
The Rev John McAlpine, with his late and much loved wife, the Rev Jenny Harrison.
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Let the celebration proceed...
Processing into St Paul's Cathedral at the start of Wellington's sesqui celebration.
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Family celebrations
Kelvin and Clemency Wright: a recent photo, taken at the time of their daughter Bridget's wedding.
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Bishop Ross fronts up on the forecourt
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A time to smile...
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Solo for his mum
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A bishop's humility
Bishop Victoria Matthews prostrates herself before the altar of ChristChurch Cathedral.
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Rt Rev Wright
The new Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Dunedin, The Rt Rev Dr Kelvin Wright.
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CMS family: Steve and Mary Maina with Rinna (8) and Tanielle (5).
CMS family: Steve and Mary Maina with Rinna (8) and Tanielle (5).
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Making his Mark
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Secretary-General preaches
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Bishop Victoria welcomed
Bishop Victoria chats with a special guest after her installation.
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Now he's hooked on Waiapu
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Blessing
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Christchurch breaks out the incense
Bells and smoke for the installation of Bishop Victoria Matthews in Christchurch.
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Enthusiastic samplers
Enthusiastic buyers of the book in the cathedral after the launch.
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The Word from Waiapu
The Very Rev Helen Jacobi, Dean of Waiapu Cathedral, who preached the installation sermon.
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Giving thanks for Waiapu
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The Invitation...
Bishop Ross Bay invites the congregation to make their Communion.
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Waiting for the beat
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Waiapu reflects on 150 years
Sir Paul Reeves delivers the sermon at Waiapu's 150th anniversary service at Pukehou.
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Making her promises
Dean Jo Kelly-Moore recites her vows last night to her Bishop, the Rt Rev Ross Bay.
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His watch over
Bishop John lays down the pastoral staff which he picked up 15 years ago.
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The monsignor's message
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Jubilee
On her way to receive communion, Jubilee Rajiah acknowledges Clemency Wright.
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Weaving the Cross
Dancers from Chilton St James' School performing during Wellington's sesqui celebration.
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Moment of Grace
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Family gift
The Bishop's mitre was designed and made by his sister, Valerie Swatridge, of Nelson.
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Dean Jo's response
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Mangere makeover
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The holy gospel is written in Mark...
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Affirmation
The Rev Helen Wilderspin presents the diocese's warm wishes to its new bishop.
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New colleagues in episcopal ministry
Bishop Victoria Matthews alongside Bishop John Gray prior to her installation in Christchurch.
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From Canada with love
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Think on these things
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The Great Thanksgiving
Archbishop David Moxon celebrates as Bishop Victoria looks on.
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Laying hands on Bishop Bear
Hannah Crosse from Weber presents Waiapu's Bishop Bear to Archbishop Brown Turei.
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In communion with Alaska
Bishop Mark MacDonald (from Alaska) receives communion from Bishop Victoria.
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Mourning a great New Zealander
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Symbol of fidelity
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Prayer after Communion
"We give you thanks," prayed Bishop Ross, "for this foretaste of your glory..."
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David Rice is presented to the archbishops.
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Moving on
The Rev Dr Kelvin Wright, in St John's Roslyn, the Dunedin church he's served for the last 11 years.
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Waiapu's past and present
Bishop David Rice and Sir Paul Reeves catch up at Waiapu's 150th celebrations.
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I will
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Family celebration
Catherine and Bridget with their mum and dad, Clemency and Kelvin Wright.
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Leaders
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Family ties
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Stepping down
Bishop George Connor on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral in Dunedin.
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Jenny's last journey
The hearse emerges from the honour guard, bound for the crematorium.
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Taking up his cross
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Selwyns to be honoured
George and Sarah Selwyn: next year marks the bicentenary of their births.
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His staff, set down
A solemn moment - Bishop John's staff, laid on the altar, ready for the next Bishop of Auckland.
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Guard of honour
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Old friends
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Proud of you, Mum.
Nathan Kelly-Moore gives his newly-installed mum a squeeze of congratulations.
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Pukehou awaits the procession
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Bishop George signals goodbye
Bishop George Connor who has announced his retirement in November.
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If the hat fits...
Archbishop David Moxon prepares to place the bishop's mitre on Ross Bay. Picture, Simon Woolf.
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On a mission to parents
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Sisterly embrace
After the service - and the warmth of the congrats dispelled the rain and bluster of the evening.
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Bishop-elect
The Rev Dr Kelvin Wright, the man chosen to lead the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin.
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Farewell haka
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Apostolic succession
The moment of ordination: the Archbishops and Bishops lay their hands on the candidate.
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Bishop Ross' blessing
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Living history
Living history: seven Waiapu bishops - and the 10 authors of The Gift Endures.
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Hukarere waiata
Hukarere girls offer a waiata at David Rice's ordination in Waiapu.
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Nicked
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Shared moments
Mrs Clemency Wright, Bridget, Catherine and Scott Murray, Bridget's husband.
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They asked for ice...
Dean Peter Beck and Bishop Victoria Matthews take the icy plunge for children with heart defects.
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Tsunami memorial
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Arsenal fan
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Longstanding servants
Mrs Joyce Irving, long-time cathedral parishioner, farewells Bishop John.
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Renewing their commitment to ministry
The Bishops of Auckland and Te Tai Tokerau lead their clergy through the renewal of their vows.
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Leadership required, says Bishop
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Threshold of a new era
The new bishop and his wife respond to wellwishers outside the main entrance to the cathedral.
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Congratulations
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Crozier
The Bishop's new crozier was designed and carved by Hugh Prebble of Oamaru.
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Chasing the flow of cultural change
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President
Bishop John presided at last Sunday's Eucharist at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell.
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The Turn of the Tide?
Alan Firth, a layman from St John's Roslyn, preached the ordination sermon.
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The Lion, the Loaves and the Fishes
Wellington's sesqui crowd is entertained in the Loaves and Fishes.
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Farewell action
Bishop John and Marion leave Holy Trinity Cathedral to a stirring haka.
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