The NZCBC has released a Prison Chaplaincy video. Click here for the media statement from NZCBC.

TCI offers a qualification for those interested in prison Chaplaincy. For more information click here.

Kiko Mataele, Lui Lorenc-Lafou and Metua Tengaru share their experiences as students at TCI.

Dr Mark Richards shares his views on the meaning of Mass and why it matters, with a particular focus on young people. 

Semester 2 (starts on 8 July 2019)

SC641 The Prophets

Who are the prophets? Did they really predict the future?  Are they still relevant to our lives today?

In this course, we focus on who the prophets were and the circumstances of their day. We examine the motives of the prophets and how they were received.  We look at the techniques prophets used to drive their message home - some could still be regarded as marketing experts! The concerns of the prophets were specific to their era and culture, but many are the concerns of people today.  We consider the relevance of the prophets now and, perhaps, see those around us with fresh eyes.

Lecturer: Dr Laurel Lanner 

Register now! Click here to download the enrolment form.

For assistance with the enrolment, please contact TCI’s Student Support Team on 04 819 8380, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

iCare Campaign - 20 New Zealanders share their views on care, community and the End of Life Choice Bill. 

Check out the defendnz campaign that was launched on 10 March 2019. 

Where is Pope Francis taking the Catholic church – and will he get there?

Join Dr Christopher Bellitto, noted church historian, for this public lecture exploring what Pope Francis is wanting for the church, what history teaches us about church reform and what are his prospects for success.

Friday 19 July at 5.30pm – ground floor lecture theatre 3 in the Old Government Building, Lambton Quay.

Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (04) 819 8380 to register and secure your seat. Koha welcome.

TCI is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to join the TCI Faculty in a sessional/contract capacity.

For more information click here. 

 "50 Days of Easter" is a wonderful time to reflect on encounters with the Risen Christ.

"Encountering the Divine" captures some such experiences and you are invited to contribute your own accounts as per the instructions on the back page of the book.

Let this be part of your Easter Journey. 

Dr Chris Duthie-Jung, Director of Family and Young Church Ministries for the Archdiocese of Wellington and lecturer for The Catholic Institute, offers his insights into the most recent letter from Pope Francis – Christus Vivit/Christ is Alive. 

The letter is addressed specifically to the young people of the world and draws on the wisdom of the 2018 Synod on Young People.  For the full text of the Pope’s Apostolic Exhortation, click here.