Catholic monasteries in new zealand
There are several Catholic monasteries in New Zealand, belonging to different religious orders. Here are a few examples:
- Benedictine Monastery of St. Joseph's Abbey, Hawkes Bay: This monastery is home to the Benedictine monks of the Order of St. Benedict (OSB) and is located in Napier, Hawkes Bay.
- Trappist Monastery of St. Joseph's Abbey, Waipukurau: This monastery is part of the Cistercian Order of the Strict Observance (Trappists) and is located in Waipukurau, Hawkes Bay.
- Dominican Monastery of St. Dominic's Priory, Auckland: This monastery is home to the Dominican friars of the Order of Preachers (OP) and is located in Auckland.
- Franciscan Monastery of St. Anthony's Friary, Wellington: This monastery is home to the Franciscan friars of the Order of Friars Minor (OFM) and is located in Wellington.
- Carmelite Monastery of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Auckland: This monastery is home to the Carmelite nuns of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel (OCarm) and is located in Auckland.
- Redemptorist Monastery of St. Gerard's Monastery, Auckland: This monastery is home to the Redemptorist priests of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (CSSR) and is located in Auckland.
- Salesian Monastery of St. John Bosco's Monastery, Auckland: This monastery is home to the Salesian priests of the Society of St. Francis de Sales (SDB) and is located in Auckland.
- Marist Monastery of St. Marcellin's Monastery, Auckland: This monastery is home to the Marist priests of the Society of Mary (SM) and is located in Auckland.
- Passionist Monastery of St. Paul's Monastery, Auckland: This monastery is home to the Passionist priests of the Congregation of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ (CP) and is located in Auckland.
- Sisters of Mercy Monastery, Auckland: This monastery is home to the Sisters of Mercy, a congregation of Catholic sisters founded by Catherine McAuley, and is located in Auckland.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other Catholic monasteries in New Zealand not listed here. Additionally, some monasteries may be closed or no longer in operation.