THE REFORMED OLD CATHOLIC CHURCH
"If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me" Mt 16:24
Fri 15 January
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Arrivals
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6.00pm Angelus & Pontifical Low Mass.
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7.00pm Dinner
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9.00am Compline & Supper
Sat 16 January
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8.00am Breakfast.
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10.00am Powhiri.
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11.00am Lauds & Pontifical Low Mass.
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12.00pm Angelus & Luncheon.
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1.00pm Recreation & Visits.
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5.00pm Convening of Holy Synod & Vespers.
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6.00pm Angelus & Dinner.
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9.00pm Compline & Supper.
Sun/Mon 17-18 January
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8.00am Lauds & Pontifical Low Mass.
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9.00am Morning Tea.
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10.00am Sessions I & IV.
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12.00pm Angelus & Luncheon.
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1.15pm Sessions II & V.
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3.15pm Afternoon Tea.
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3.45pm Sessions III & VI.
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5.45pm Vespers.
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6.00pm Angelus & Dinner.
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9.00pm Compline & Supper.
Tues 19 January
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8.00am Lauds
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9.00am Morning Tea.
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10.00am Elections.
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12.00pm Angelus & Luncheon.
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1.15pm Final Session.
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3.15pm Afternoon Tea.
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4.00pm Announcements.
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5.00pm Pontifical Low Mass.
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6.00pm Angelus & Dinner.
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9.00pm Compline & Supper.
Wed/Thurs 20-21 January
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8.00am Lauds & Pontifical Low Mass.
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Day of Recreation & Visits.
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6.00pm Angelus & Dinner.
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9.00pm Compline & Supper.
Fri 22 January
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9.00am Solemn Pontifical Mass, Ordination of Priests.
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10.30am Morning Tea.
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Recreation & Visits.
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6.00pm Angelus & Dinner.
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9.00pm Compline & Supper.
Sat 23 January
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9.00am Solemn Pontifical Mass, Consecration of a Bishop.
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11.00am Morning Tea.
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Recreation & Visits.
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6.00pm Angelus & Dinner.
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9.00pm Compline & Supper.
Sun 24 January
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8.00am Lauds & Breakfast.
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9.30am Arrive at Ratana Paa.
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11.00am Whakamoemiti.
- 12.00pm Angelus & Luncheon.
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3.00pm First Masses.
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6.00pm Angelus & Dinner.
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9.00pm Compline & Supper.
(Closer to the time, you will be able to click on the date and see an itinerary of the day)
What is Holy Synod?
Holy Synod is the gathering of the leaders and members of the Church from around the world, to talk and discuss with itself the affairs that are pertinent to its universal mission.
When is Holy Synod?
His Eminence The Primate has announced that Holy Synod in Bulls, New Zealand 16-19 January 2027. Holy Synod will discuss when and how often it will meet. The proposed Canons suggest once every six-years.
Who can attend Holy Synod?
Anyone and everyone can attend the sessions. The registration form is available here. However, voting and speaking rights are for the elected officials appointed by their parish and diocese.
Are there other activities besides Holy Synod?
Yes! Holy Synod invites people from all parts of the world because of this the schedule is divided into four parts. 1. Holy Synod. 2. The Rites of Priestly Ordinations and Consecration to the Episcopate. 3. Recreation & Visits and 4. Everything in between. Please contact the Secretary of Holy Synod: rocc.holysynod@protonmail.com. A registration form will be available soon.
