Mackenzie Catholic Parish
St Joseph's Fairlie School is part of the Catholic Parish of Mackenzie and we are helped in our mission by our parish priest, Fr. Tien Cao.
The parish is located in the central South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand. It encompasses a diverse geographical area, with churches in Fairlie, Tekapo, and Twizel.
Our faith community is surrounded by authentic, gentle, and continuous prayer, embracing the celebration of the Eucharist, the Sacraments, and intercessory means. As Christians, our faith breathes life into our words, actions, and every aspect of our lives. We strive to be living witnesses of God’s love, extending it to others. Our love for our Christian family is genuine, reflecting Jesus’s commandment to “love one another as I have loved you” (John 13:34).
Students and families come together to celebrate Mass, receive sacraments, and participate in various religious activities and events. We embrace diversity and warmly welcome people from all walks of life, inviting them to join us in worship, prayer, and service to others.
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Our Parish Priest
"I am originally from a small village in the middle part of Vietnam. I arrived in Christchurch in 2008. I was ordained a priest in 2015. After that, I was sent as an assistant priest to St. Patrick in Greymouth, next to St. Francis of Assisi at Mairehau, then to St. Peter Chanel in Rangiora. And now, I am in the Mackenzie Catholic Parish.
I want St Joseph’s School Fairlie to be a place where students encounter the Risen Lord and are equipped with virtues to become Saints, the salt of the earth and the light of the world. I hope for the children at St Joseph’s School Fairlie to be proud to be Catholic, praying many times a day, eager to share God's love with others, and equally devoted in their love for God."
