Greetings from
National Team
Song of Songs 2: 10-13
My lover said to me, ‘Rise up, my beloved, my fair one, and come away. For the winter is passed, and the rain is over and gone. The flowers are springing up, and the time of singing birds has come, even the cooing of turtledoves. The fig trees are budding, and the grapevines are in blossom. How delicious they smell! Yes, spring is here! Arise my beloved, my fair one, and come away.’
It has been a year of mixed emotions as the public Dove Fellowships for Women closed over the motu.
But the Lord is good. He wastes nothing.
The 40+ years of fellowships has prepared us for the next chapter of Dove, the transition into Parish based groups –Dovecotes for Women.
We currently have 7 registered ‘’Dovecotes for Women’:
- St Marys Northcote Auckland
- St Columbas Frankton Hamilton
- Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Hamilton
- St Peter Parishs Cambridge
- St Mary Immaculate Tauranga
- St Mary of the Cross McKillop Rotorua
- Mercy Parish Dunedin
There are another 6 Parishes actively discerning to start a Dovecote.
Click the ‘Dovecotes’ tab above to learn more.
We are excited to be looking forward to 2026 moving in the power of the Holy Spirit discerning the will of God and trusting faithfully in the way forward.
May your Christmas be mightily blessed with whanau and friends in the joy of the Christmas spirit.
‘O Come Let Us Adore Him, Christ the Lord.’
Many Blessings
Gloria, Maree, Theresa
National Team
Dovecotes for Women
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women
Te tirohanga
Our vision
All women, all walks of life
Bonding together in the power of the Holy Spirit
Supporting one another
Building up family life
Leading women to a personal relationship with Jesus
Evangelisers of others
Gentleness & love
My lover said to me, ‘Rise up, my beloved, my fair one, and come away. For the winter is past, and the rain is over and gone. The flowers are springing up, and the time of singing birds has come, even the cooing of turtledoves. The fig trees are budding, and the grapevines are in blossom. How delicious they smell! Yes, spring is here! Arise my beloved, my fair one, and come away.’
Song of Songs 2: 10-13
Ō mātou uara
Our Values
Dove welcomes women of any age, background and culture to join together, to grow closer to Jesus through the Holy Spirit.
“Where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.”
Matthew 18:20
Every action in Dove is scripture based. We give priority to knowing, believing and living the Word of God.
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.”
Psalm 119:105
We share the baptism of the Holy Spirit as widely as possible. We pray for one another with the laying on of hands and using the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
1 Cor 12:27
Every woman in Dove is called to have a servant heart, reaching out to each other, family, Church members and the wider community.
“…I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”
John 13:14-15
Dove operates under the authority of the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand, in close association with Charis. We adhere to the spirit of our written guidelines
“…each one should retain the place in life that the Lord assigned to him and to which God has called him…”
1 Cor 7:17
Whenever we make new plans or decisions in Dove we ask God what he thinks first. We do this through a process of group discernment.
“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33
We use a unique form of prayer in which we sing songs of praise together, consciously praying the words of each song, until we feel the presence of God, and worship Him as the Spirit leads us.
“..His song is
upon my lips, a
prayer to the
God of my life”
Psalm 42: 8
Ngā kōrero hou
Latest News
Kiaora Koutou, To finish celebrating 40 years of ministry to the women of New Zealand, each Fellowship had a day of celebration including: At each of these gatherings, the new
O most Holy and Generous Lord. You show us the glory of you and your overwhelming love through Praise and worship. How truly blessed we are as you lead us
We give thanks for all Women who have served on a Dove Leadership Team throughout their seasons, bringing their spiritual and practical gifts to the ministry of Dove. Many memories
Ngā takunetanga
Events
Charis - Current of Grace Conference 2023
7pm, Friday 24 March – 2pm, Sunday 26 March 2023 | EL RANCHO, 58 Weggery Drive, Waikanae Beach, Kapiti Coast
Dove does not have any upcoming national events currently. We are part of the Current of Grace team organising this conference. We would love to see you there.
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Sharing Our Stories
When God does wonderful things for us it is good to share our experiences. These stories may encourage you to seek and expect God to move in your life too.
Wāhi Noho
Where to Find us
Dove Catholic Fellowship for Women currently has two active groups in Hamilton and Nelson.
Dove is introducing a new initiative Dovecotes. Blessed by the Catholic Bishops of New Zealand. Keep an eye out for Dove Publicity in your Parish Newsletter or enquire to your Parish Secretary.