St John Paul II Centre
Life | Marriage | Family
Love is the adventure of a lifetime.
Marriage preparation, formation and support for couples and families across Canterbury and the West Coast.
Upcoming Events
Programmes & Services
Theology of the Body
What does the Church really teach about the body, marriage, and sexuality? St John Paul II’s Theology of the Body provides profound, practical answers. We offer courses, workshops, and keynotes for parishes and groups across the diocese.
Marriage Preparation & Enrichment
Helping couples prepare for marriage.
Providing ongoing opportunities for husbands and wives to strengthen their relationship throughout married life.
Prayer & Pastoral Support
Opportunities to connect with others for spiritual and pastoral support in difficult seasons of waiting, grief and loss.
We also have a growing network of qualified professionals that can provide appropriate support
Man cannot live without love. He remains a being that is incomprehensible for himself… if love is not revealed to him, if he does not encounter love.
— St John Paul II, Redemptor Hominis
Contact Us
Email: [email protected]
Address: 391 Moorhouse Ave, Christchurch 8011
Office Hours
By appointment – email us to arrange a time to visit
