Let us hope that we will be born again spiritually as we celebrate the birth of Jesus this Christmas and celebrate also the birth of the new world that Jesus founded here on earth-the Kingdom of God on earth. As members of that Kingdom we are called to strive to reach the highest ideals in life. May we all have a happy and safe Christmas and holiday time.

Father Bernard Dennehy

Fr. Dennehy is a Diocesan priest, ordained by Bishop Liston in 1964.  He comes to Our Lady of Lourdes after years of ministry  in several parishes like Panguru,  Dargaville, Otara, and nearer home  Ponsonby and Owairaka.  His priestly ministry has taken him to Peru where he served for eight years with the Columban Fathers. A keen student, Fr. Dennnehy has studied his Master of Theology and is also a Master of Arts in Maori Studies. Languages are his forté, being  fluent in Spanish and Maori.


Our sports enthusiasts will be delighted to know that Father Dennehy used to play golf, squash and used to be an intrepid sailor.  A bad back now limits his sailing activities. 
And MOST IMPORTANTLY FATHER IS AN ARDENT FAN OF THE ALL BLACKS.