Members
The Magistral Delegation of New Zealand is a community of Catholic men and women, lay, clergy, and religious united in their commitment to support the Christian presence in the Holy Land and to deepen their own faith through the life and mission of the Order.
New Zealand members are part of the Asia, Australia and Pacific (AAP) region of the Order. Vice Governor-General H.E. John R. Secker, KGCHS has oversight for this region.
The Council
The Delegation is led by a Council appointed by the Magistral Delegate with the approval of the Grand Magisterium in Rome.
- Grand Prior: His Excellency Bishop Stephen Marmion Lowe KC*HS
- Magistral Delegate: Dame Carleen Blucher DCHS
- Ecclesiastical Master of Ceremonies: Father Chris Denham KCHS
- Chancellor: Dame Janet Ponifasio DCHS
- Treasurer: Knight Stephen Fitness KCHS
- Lay Master of Ceremonies: Knight Rodolfo de la Vega KHS
- Mentor for Aspirants: Colin Lamb KHS
Life as a Member
Members of the Order are called to an active and committed Christian life. This includes participation in the annual Vigil and Investiture ceremony, regular prayer for the Holy Land and its Christian communities, an annual financial contribution to support the work of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and where possible a pilgrimage to the Holy Land at least once during their membership.
Members are also called to be active witnesses to the faith in their parishes and dioceses, reflecting the Order's commitment to deepening personal sanctification alongside its charitable mission.
For information about joining the Order please visit our Joining the Order page. For those interested in supporting the Order without formal membership please visit our Friends of the Order page.