# Catholic Diocese of Christchurch

- **Website:** <https://chchcatholic.nz>
- **Primary alias:** `chchcatholic.nz`
- **Founded:** 1887
- **Employees:** 51+
- **Location:** Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
- **Company kind:** NON PROFIT

## Description

The Catholic Diocese of Christchurch, under the leadership of Bishop Michael Gielen, is committed to nurturing a vibrant community of disciples dedicated to Jesus Christ and the principles of faith, love, and service. Established in 1887, the Diocese encompasses 18 parishes and serves over 62,000 members throughout Canterbury and the West Coast of Aotearoa New Zealand. In addition to spiritual guidance, the Diocese offers a comprehensive educational system featuring 28 primary and 7 secondary schools that emphasize Catholic values. The Diocese also engages in extensive social services and charitable initiatives, reaching beyond the church to positively impact the broader community. With programs spanning youth engagement, marriage and family support, and chaplaincy, the Diocese fosters holistic development for individuals and families alike. By actively sharing the Gospel and living out Christ's teachings, the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch seeks to enhance the social fabric of New Zealand, inviting everyone to participate in a deeper faith journey and community connection.

## Industries

- 🎗 Faith and Beliefs _(under Community and Society)_
- 🎗 Community and Society

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/ChchCatholic)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/catholicdioceseofchristchurch)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/catholic-diocese-of-christchurch)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG, SVG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idvSaEVy6w/w/820/h/1000/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772337359488)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idvSaEVy6w/w/820/h/820/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772337359655)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turmeric | #d1a94f | accent |
| Peat | #6f6858 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- Domaine Sans Text — asset _(custom)_
- Nimbus Sans — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idvSaEVy6w/w/4700/h/796/idSa1R5TJg.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1772337360361)

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