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Support the Pilgrimage

Footsteps of Pompallier Pilgrimage is a not for profit event run by volunteers. In order to keep the cost reasonable for pilgrims we also fundraise to top up the registrations fees to the level where we are able to pay all the logistical costs of running the event.

We rely on donations and sponsorship to make this event happen and we greatly appreciate any donations and welcome sponsorship. 

If you would like to support this event financially please fill in the form below, whether you are a business or an individual and we will be in contact to finalise  arrangements.

There is the option to choose a set amount in the Gold, Silver and Bronze level, to sponsor a pilgrim or donate any amount you wish. No donation is too small and all are gratefully received.

We also have a lottery fundraiser this year, with tickets going on sale soon. Subscribe below to receive updates on this.

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Upcoming Events

2026 Fundraiser

Footsteps of Pompallier Pilgrimage is a not for profit event, to keep the price of the cost to pilgrims we fundraise to help cover the costs of running this event.

Our 2026 fundraiser is a lottery. Tickets are limited to 400 and prizes include:

First prize of $4000.00 cash.

Second prize of $600.00 cash.

Third prize of $400.00 cash.

Follow us on Facebook or subscribe to our mailing list below and be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

Goal: $11,000

Speaker Event

Would you like someone to come and speak at your parish about this pilgrimage?

We enjoy speaking speaking to groups about the history of the first Catholic missionaries to NZ, pilgrimages, how a traditional, walking pilgrimage is a journey that promises to enrich the soul and deepen our connection with Almighty God and why it is important to us in a modern world.

Goal: 1000 people contacted

Support this event

Find out how you can support this event through sponsorship or by volunteering.

We would like to acknowledge all the sponsors and donors so far

First and foremost...

We thank God for His infinite mercy, blessings and graces that provided us with everything we needed and for keeping us safe on this most incredible of journeys to walk in the footsteps of the first Catholic missionaries in New Zealand.

Founding Volunteers and Sponsors

Thank you to all the people and organisations whose combined

efforts made the pilgrimage happen for the first time in 2024

2024 FOPP Core Organisational Team

Don Da Via, Helen Thorpe, Antony Thorpe, Miriam Guthrie, Fr Anton Sumich,

Fr.Nathan Pospischil, Anthony Ng, Tauriq Barron, Catherine Opie

 

2024 Donors

 

 

Miriam & Steve Guthrie, Rolland & Tofa Pereira, Cecilia Titi Gore,

Helen & Antony Thorpe, Lourdes Ng, Louis D’Argent, Anthony Ng,

Marietta and Joe Seiuli, Fiona & Geoff Thomas, The Gaugau Family, Peter Yung,

Susan Moa, Antonia Vai, Theresa Chan, Catherine Opie,

 

All of the Auckland Latin Mass community

And others who wish to remain anonymous

a very big THANK YOU for all your support,

we could not have done it without you.

 

2024 Fundraising Team

Fiona & Geoff Thomas, Antonia Vai, Peter Yung, Ryan Johnson,

Michael & Dominique Baker, Susan Moa, Lynn Vai, Marietta & Joe Seiuli,

Myles Davidson, Jan Deocampo, Venezia Gaugau, Giovana Gaugau,

Tirzah Alfante, Francesca Yuen, Gertrude Yuen, Mel Adriatico, Sophie Black,

Thomas Hay, Tauriq Barron, Theresa, Tanzee Samita, Felix Auvaa, Fipa Wulf,

Easton Malletoa-Brown, Wesley Moa, Catherine Opie

 

2024 Pilgrim Support Team

Team Leaders:

Fr. Anton Sumich, Fr. Nathan Pospischil, Don Da Via

Base Camp:

Grace Yuen, Gertrude Yuen, Catherine Opie, Myles Davidson,

Tofa Pereira, Rolland Pereira, Beth Alfante

Road Crew:

Suresh Haridas, Bob Schimanski, Chris,

Aaron Lawgun, Ronald, Anthony Ng, Mark Mitchelson

We would like to acknowledge

 The hospitality and generosity of:

The Flood Family,

St Patrick’s Church Okaihau parish,

Mudgeway Hall Community,

Tautoko Radio Station

Te Karae Marae and the Church of St John the Baptist,

Motu Karaka Marae and the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption,

Motuti Marae and St Mary’s Church.

 

Special mention also to the land owner who towed our supply truck out of the mud, in the middle of a storm, to the first base camp.

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Join us on this journey as we follow in the footsteps of the first Catholic missionaries in New Zealand.

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